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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,931.51, 16,395.25 and 2,926.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,931.51, 16,395.25 and 2,926.38 is: 4,389.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,931.51 : 16,395.25 = 2,926.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,931.51/16,395.25 = 2,926.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,931.51x = 16,395.25 × 2,926.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,931.51x = 47,978,731.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,978,731.70/10,931.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.03

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