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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,731.94, 16,097.13 and 2,940.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,731.94, 16,097.13 and 2,940.14 is: 4,410.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,731.94 : 16,097.13 = 2,940.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,731.94/16,097.13 = 2,940.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,731.94x = 16,097.13 × 2,940.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,731.94x = 47,327,815.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,327,815.80/10,731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.00

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