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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.92, 16,076.88 and 2,927.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.92, 16,076.88 and 2,927.34 is: 4,391.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.92 : 16,076.88 = 2,927.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.92/16,076.88 = 2,927.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.92x = 16,076.88 × 2,927.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.92x = 47,062,493.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,062,493.90/10,717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.01

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