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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,764.77, 16,148.09 and 2,973.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,764.77, 16,148.09 and 2,973.59 is: 4,460.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,764.77 : 16,148.09 = 2,973.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,764.77/16,148.09 = 2,973.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,764.77x = 16,148.09 × 2,973.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,764.77x = 48,017,798.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,017,798.94/10,764.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.64

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