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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,925.46, 16,388.19 and 2,717.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,925.46, 16,388.19 and 2,717.46 is: 4,076.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,925.46 : 16,388.19 = 2,717.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,925.46/16,388.19 = 2,717.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,925.46x = 16,388.19 × 2,717.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,925.46x = 44,534,250.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,534,250.80/10,925.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.19

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