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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,924.63, 16,386.94 and 2,716.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,924.63, 16,386.94 and 2,716.63 is: 4,074.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,924.63 : 16,386.94 = 2,716.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,924.63/16,386.94 = 2,716.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,924.63x = 16,386.94 × 2,716.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,924.63x = 44,517,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,517,252.81/10,924.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.94

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