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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.57, 16,075.14 and 2,924.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.57, 16,075.14 and 2,924.56 is: 4,386.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.57 : 16,075.14 = 2,924.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.57/16,075.14 = 2,924.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.57x = 16,075.14 × 2,924.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.57x = 47,012,711.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,012,711.44/10,717.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.51

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