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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.65, 16,076.48 and 2,926.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.65, 16,076.48 and 2,926.46 is: 4,389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.65 : 16,076.48 = 2,926.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.65/16,076.48 = 2,926.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.65x = 16,076.48 × 2,926.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.65x = 47,047,201.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,047,201.22/10,717.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.69

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