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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,764.59, 16,146.86 and 2,973.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,764.59, 16,146.86 and 2,973.38 is: 4,460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,764.59 : 16,146.86 = 2,973.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,764.59/16,146.86 = 2,973.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,764.59x = 16,146.86 × 2,973.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,764.59x = 48,010,654.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,010,654.99/10,764.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.06

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