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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,765.89, 16,149.03 and 2,974.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,765.89, 16,149.03 and 2,974.89 is: 4,462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,765.89 : 16,149.03 = 2,974.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,765.89/16,149.03 = 2,974.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,765.89x = 16,149.03 × 2,974.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,765.89x = 48,041,587.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,041,587.86/10,765.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.39

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