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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,742.44, 16,111.50 and 2,950.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,742.44, 16,111.50 and 2,950.24 is: 4,424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,742.44 : 16,111.50 = 2,950.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,742.44/16,111.50 = 2,950.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,742.44x = 16,111.50 × 2,950.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,742.44x = 47,532,791.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,532,791.76/10,742.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.77

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