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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.44, 16,081.44 and 2,929.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.44, 16,081.44 and 2,929.08 is: 4,393.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.44 : 16,081.44 = 2,929.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.44/16,081.44 = 2,929.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.44x = 16,081.44 × 2,929.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.44x = 47,103,824.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,103,824.28/10,720.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.83

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