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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.62, 16,094.67 and 2,938.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.62, 16,094.67 and 2,938.44 is: 4,407.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.62 : 16,094.67 = 2,938.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.62/16,094.67 = 2,938.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.62x = 16,094.67 × 2,938.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.62x = 47,293,222.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,293,222.11/10,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,407.73

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