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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,766.25, 16,149.38 and 2,975.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,766.25, 16,149.38 and 2,975.06 is: 4,462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,766.25 : 16,149.38 = 2,975.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,766.25/16,149.38 = 2,975.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,766.25x = 16,149.38 × 2,975.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,766.25x = 48,045,399.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,045,399.96/10,766.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.59

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