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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,718.94, 16,078.86 and 2,927.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,718.94, 16,078.86 and 2,927.76 is: 4,391.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,718.94 : 16,078.86 = 2,927.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,718.94/16,078.86 = 2,927.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,718.94x = 16,078.86 × 2,927.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,718.94x = 47,075,043.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,075,043.15/10,718.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.76

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