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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,823.99, 16,235.37 and 2,926.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,823.99, 16,235.37 and 2,926.39 is: 4,389.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,823.99 : 16,235.37 = 2,926.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,823.99/16,235.37 = 2,926.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,823.99x = 16,235.37 × 2,926.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,823.99x = 47,511,024.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,511,024.41/10,823.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.42

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