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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.31, 16,077.08 and 2,926.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.31, 16,077.08 and 2,926.13 is: 4,389.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.31 : 16,077.08 = 2,926.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.31/16,077.08 = 2,926.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.31x = 16,077.08 × 2,926.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.31x = 47,043,553.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,043,553.03/10,717.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.49

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