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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.84, 16,117.28 and 2,954.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.84, 16,117.28 and 2,954.28 is: 4,431.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.84 : 16,117.28 = 2,954.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.84/16,117.28 = 2,954.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.84x = 16,117.28 × 2,954.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.84x = 47,614,957.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,614,957.96/10,744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.43

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