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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,766.13, 16,149.26 and 2,975.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,766.13, 16,149.26 and 2,975.01 is: 4,462.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,766.13 : 16,149.26 = 2,975.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,766.13/16,149.26 = 2,975.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,766.13x = 16,149.26 × 2,975.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,766.13x = 48,044,209.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,044,209.99/10,766.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.53

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