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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.72, 16,079.42 and 2,928.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.72, 16,079.42 and 2,928.52 is: 4,392.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.72 : 16,079.42 = 2,928.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.72/16,079.42 = 2,928.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.72x = 16,079.42 × 2,928.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.72x = 47,088,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,088,903.06/10,719.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.74

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