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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.84, 16,094.04 and 2,938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.84, 16,094.04 and 2,938 is: 4,406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.84 : 16,094.04 = 2,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.84/16,094.04 = 2,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.84x = 16,094.04 × 2,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.84x = 47,284,289.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,284,289.52/10,729.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.80

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