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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,932.88, 16,399.32 and 2,724.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,932.88, 16,399.32 and 2,724.88 is: 4,087.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,932.88 : 16,399.32 = 2,724.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,932.88/16,399.32 = 2,724.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,932.88x = 16,399.32 × 2,724.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,932.88x = 44,686,179.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,686,179.08/10,932.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.32

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