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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,766.55, 16,150.13 and 2,975.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,766.55, 16,150.13 and 2,975.37 is: 4,463.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,766.55 : 16,150.13 = 2,975.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,766.55/16,150.13 = 2,975.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,766.55x = 16,150.13 × 2,975.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,766.55x = 48,052,564.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,052,564.75/10,766.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.13

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