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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718, 16,077.21 and 2,927.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718, 16,077.21 and 2,927.02 is: 4,390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718 : 16,077.21 = 2,927.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718/16,077.21 = 2,927.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718x = 16,077.21 × 2,927.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718x = 47,058,315.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,058,315.21/10,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.59

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