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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,925.91, 16,391.61 and 3,134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,925.91, 16,391.61 and 3,134.72 is: 4,702.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,925.91 : 16,391.61 = 3,134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,925.91/16,391.61 = 3,134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,925.91x = 16,391.61 × 3,134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,925.91x = 51,383,148.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,383,148.68/10,925.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.87

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