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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.38, 16,077.15 and 2,926.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.38, 16,077.15 and 2,926.26 is: 4,389.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.38 : 16,077.15 = 2,926.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.38/16,077.15 = 2,926.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.38x = 16,077.15 × 2,926.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.38x = 47,045,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,045,920.96/10,717.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.68

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