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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.32, 16,079.40 and 2,928.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.32, 16,079.40 and 2,928.11 is: 4,392.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.32 : 16,079.40 = 2,928.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.32/16,079.40 = 2,928.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.32x = 16,079.40 × 2,928.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.32x = 47,082,171.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,082,171.54/10,719.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.27

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