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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.72, 16,077.92 and 2,927.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.72, 16,077.92 and 2,927.52 is: 4,391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.72 : 16,077.92 = 2,927.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.72/16,077.92 = 2,927.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.72x = 16,077.92 × 2,927.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.72x = 47,068,432.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,068,432.36/10,718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.24

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