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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,732.89, 16,099.03 and 2,941.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,732.89, 16,099.03 and 2,941.71 is: 4,412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,732.89 : 16,099.03 = 2,941.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,732.89/16,099.03 = 2,941.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,732.89x = 16,099.03 × 2,941.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,732.89x = 47,358,677.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,358,677.54/10,732.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.48

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