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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,765.78, 16,148.64 and 2,974.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,765.78, 16,148.64 and 2,974.54 is: 4,461.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,765.78 : 16,148.64 = 2,974.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,765.78/16,148.64 = 2,974.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,765.78x = 16,148.64 × 2,974.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,765.78x = 48,034,775.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,034,775.63/10,765.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.80

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