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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.44, 16,092.27 and 2,936.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.44, 16,092.27 and 2,936.25 is: 4,404.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.44 : 16,092.27 = 2,936.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.44/16,092.27 = 2,936.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.44x = 16,092.27 × 2,936.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.44x = 47,250,927.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,250,927.79/10,727.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.68

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