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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,924.50, 16,386.81 and 2,716.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,924.50, 16,386.81 and 2,716.50 is: 4,074.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,924.50 : 16,386.81 = 2,716.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,924.50/16,386.81 = 2,716.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,924.50x = 16,386.81 × 2,716.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,924.50x = 44,514,769.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,514,769.37/10,924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.76

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