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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.31, 16,090.95 and 2,936.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.31, 16,090.95 and 2,936.73 is: 4,405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.31 : 16,090.95 = 2,936.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.31/16,090.95 = 2,936.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.31x = 16,090.95 × 2,936.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.31x = 47,254,775.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,254,775.59/10,727.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.09

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