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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.66, 16,076.40 and 2,926.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.66, 16,076.40 and 2,926.48 is: 4,389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.66 : 16,076.40 = 2,926.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.66/16,076.40 = 2,926.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.66x = 16,076.40 × 2,926.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.66x = 47,047,263.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,047,263.07/10,717.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.70

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