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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.16, 16,092.83 and 2,937.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.16, 16,092.83 and 2,937.97 is: 4,406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.16 : 16,092.83 = 2,937.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.16/16,092.83 = 2,937.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.16x = 16,092.83 × 2,937.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.16x = 47,280,262.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,280,262.69/10,729.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.71

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