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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,731.44, 16,096.38 and 2,939.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,731.44, 16,096.38 and 2,939.64 is: 4,409.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,731.44 : 16,096.38 = 2,939.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,731.44/16,096.38 = 2,939.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,731.44x = 16,096.38 × 2,939.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,731.44x = 47,317,562.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,317,562.50/10,731.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,409.25

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