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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,732.77, 16,097.27 and 2,939.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,732.77, 16,097.27 and 2,939.49 is: 4,408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,732.77 : 16,097.27 = 2,939.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,732.77/16,097.27 = 2,939.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,732.77x = 16,097.27 × 2,939.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,732.77x = 47,317,749.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,317,749.49/10,732.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,408.72

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