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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,767.44, 16,149.34 and 2,976.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,767.44, 16,149.34 and 2,976.26 is: 4,463.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.44 : 16,149.34 = 2,976.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.44/16,149.34 = 2,976.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.44x = 16,149.34 × 2,976.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.44x = 48,064,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,064,546.48/10,767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.88

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