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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,732.84, 16,099.09 and 2,941.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,732.84, 16,099.09 and 2,941.65 is: 4,412.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,732.84 : 16,099.09 = 2,941.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,732.84/16,099.09 = 2,941.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,732.84x = 16,099.09 × 2,941.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,732.84x = 47,357,880.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,357,880.74/10,732.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.43

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