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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,730.62, 16,096.17 and 2,939.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,730.62, 16,096.17 and 2,939.44 is: 4,409.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,730.62 : 16,096.17 = 2,939.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,730.62/16,096.17 = 2,939.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,730.62x = 16,096.17 × 2,939.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,730.62x = 47,313,725.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,313,725.94/10,730.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,409.23

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