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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,766.88, 16,148.50 and 2,975.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,766.88, 16,148.50 and 2,975.69 is: 4,463.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,766.88 : 16,148.50 = 2,975.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,766.88/16,148.50 = 2,975.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,766.88x = 16,148.50 × 2,975.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,766.88x = 48,052,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,052,962.90/10,766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.04

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