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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,929.33, 16,390.62 and 5,662.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,929.33, 16,390.62 and 5,662.71 is: 8,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,929.33 : 16,390.62 = 5,662.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,929.33/16,390.62 = 5,662.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,929.33x = 16,390.62 × 5,662.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,929.33x = 92,815,327.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,815,327.78/10,929.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,492.32

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