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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.94, 16,082.19 and 2,929.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.94, 16,082.19 and 2,929.58 is: 4,394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.94 : 16,082.19 = 2,929.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.94/16,082.19 = 2,929.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.94x = 16,082.19 × 2,929.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.94x = 47,114,062.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,114,062.18/10,720.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,394.58

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