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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.43, 16,088.90 and 2,934.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.43, 16,088.90 and 2,934.63 is: 4,401.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.43 : 16,088.90 = 2,934.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.43/16,088.90 = 2,934.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.43x = 16,088.90 × 2,934.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.43x = 47,214,953.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,214,953.93/10,726.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.74

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