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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.83, 16,140.68 and 2,968.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.83, 16,140.68 and 2,968.65 is: 4,453.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.83 : 16,140.68 = 2,968.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.83/16,140.68 = 2,968.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.83x = 16,140.68 × 2,968.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.83x = 47,915,948.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,915,948.98/10,759.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.22

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