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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,757.63, 16,136.45 and 2,966.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,757.63, 16,136.45 and 2,966.45 is: 4,449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,757.63 : 16,136.45 = 2,966.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,757.63/16,136.45 = 2,966.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,757.63x = 16,136.45 × 2,966.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,757.63x = 47,867,876.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,867,876.59/10,757.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.67

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