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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,721.81, 16,082.21 and 2,930.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,721.81, 16,082.21 and 2,930.64 is: 4,395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,721.81 : 16,082.21 = 2,930.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,721.81/16,082.21 = 2,930.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,721.81x = 16,082.21 × 2,930.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,721.81x = 47,131,153.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,131,153.26/10,721.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.82

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