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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,723.94, 16,086.36 and 2,932.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,723.94, 16,086.36 and 2,932.74 is: 4,399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,723.94 : 16,086.36 = 2,932.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,723.94/16,086.36 = 2,932.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,723.94x = 16,086.36 × 2,932.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,723.94x = 47,177,111.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,177,111.43/10,723.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.23

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