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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.94, 16,077.36 and 2,926.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.94, 16,077.36 and 2,926.73 is: 4,390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.94 : 16,077.36 = 2,926.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.94/16,077.36 = 2,926.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.94x = 16,077.36 × 2,926.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.94x = 47,054,091.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,054,091.83/10,717.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.22

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