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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,719.76, 16,079.64 and 2,928.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,719.76, 16,079.64 and 2,928.64 is: 4,392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,719.76 : 16,079.64 = 2,928.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,719.76/16,079.64 = 2,928.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,719.76x = 16,079.64 × 2,928.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,719.76x = 47,091,476.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,091,476.89/10,719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.96

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