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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.15, 16,085.74 and 2,933.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.15, 16,085.74 and 2,933.89 is: 4,400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.15 : 16,085.74 = 2,933.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.15/16,085.74 = 2,933.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.15x = 16,085.74 × 2,933.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.15x = 47,193,791.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,193,791.73/10,725.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.29

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