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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,766.91, 16,151.29 and 2,975.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,766.91, 16,151.29 and 2,975.72 is: 4,463.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,766.91 : 16,151.29 = 2,975.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,766.91/16,151.29 = 2,975.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,766.91x = 16,151.29 × 2,975.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,766.91x = 48,061,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,061,749.62/10,766.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.84

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