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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,924.95, 16,387.43 and 2,716.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,924.95, 16,387.43 and 2,716.95 is: 4,075.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,924.95 : 16,387.43 = 2,716.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,924.95/16,387.43 = 2,716.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,924.95x = 16,387.43 × 2,716.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,924.95x = 44,523,827.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,523,827.94/10,924.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.43

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