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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,739.52, 16,109.46 and 2,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,739.52, 16,109.46 and 2,948.28 is: 4,422.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,739.52 : 16,109.46 = 2,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,739.52/16,109.46 = 2,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,739.52x = 16,109.46 × 2,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,739.52x = 47,495,198.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,495,198.73/10,739.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.47

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