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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,925.95, 16,388.93 and 2,717.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,925.95, 16,388.93 and 2,717.95 is: 4,076.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,925.95 : 16,388.93 = 2,717.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,925.95/16,388.93 = 2,717.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,925.95x = 16,388.93 × 2,717.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,925.95x = 44,544,292.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,544,292.29/10,925.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.93

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