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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,721.64, 16,082.46 and 2,930.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,721.64, 16,082.46 and 2,930.66 is: 4,395.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,721.64 : 16,082.46 = 2,930.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,721.64/16,082.46 = 2,930.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,721.64x = 16,082.46 × 2,930.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,721.64x = 47,132,222.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,132,222.22/10,721.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.99

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