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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.40, 16,094.10 and 2,938.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.40, 16,094.10 and 2,938.20 is: 4,407.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.40 : 16,094.10 = 2,938.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.40/16,094.10 = 2,938.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.40x = 16,094.10 × 2,938.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.40x = 47,287,684.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,287,684.62/10,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,407.30

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