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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,724.44, 16,087.11 and 2,933.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,724.44, 16,087.11 and 2,933.24 is: 4,399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,724.44 : 16,087.11 = 2,933.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,724.44/16,087.11 = 2,933.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,724.44x = 16,087.11 × 2,933.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,724.44x = 47,187,354.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,187,354.54/10,724.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.98

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