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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.84, 16,090.98 and 2,935.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.84, 16,090.98 and 2,935.72 is: 4,403.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.84 : 16,090.98 = 2,935.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.84/16,090.98 = 2,935.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.84x = 16,090.98 × 2,935.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.84x = 47,238,611.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,238,611.81/10,726.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.78

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