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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,730.94, 16,095.63 and 2,939.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,730.94, 16,095.63 and 2,939.14 is: 4,408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,730.94 : 16,095.63 = 2,939.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,730.94/16,095.63 = 2,939.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,730.94x = 16,095.63 × 2,939.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,730.94x = 47,307,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,307,309.96/10,730.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,408.50

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