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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.45, 16,073.66 and 2,924.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.45, 16,073.66 and 2,924.41 is: 4,385.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.45 : 16,073.66 = 2,924.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.45/16,073.66 = 2,924.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.45x = 16,073.66 × 2,924.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.45x = 47,005,957.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,005,957.42/10,717.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.93

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