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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.46, 16,077.96 and 2,927.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.46, 16,077.96 and 2,927.34 is: 4,391.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.46 : 16,077.96 = 2,927.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.46/16,077.96 = 2,927.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.46x = 16,077.96 × 2,927.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.46x = 47,065,655.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,065,655.43/10,718.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.08

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