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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.87, 16,076.64 and 2,926.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.87, 16,076.64 and 2,926.66 is: 4,389.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.87 : 16,076.64 = 2,926.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.87/16,076.64 = 2,926.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.87x = 16,076.64 × 2,926.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.87x = 47,050,859.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,050,859.22/10,717.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.94

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