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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.70, 16,074.03 and 2,924.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.70, 16,074.03 and 2,924.66 is: 4,386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.70 : 16,074.03 = 2,924.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.70/16,074.03 = 2,924.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.70x = 16,074.03 × 2,924.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.70x = 47,011,072.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,011,072.58/10,717.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.30

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