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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,767.91, 16,152.79 and 2,976.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,767.91, 16,152.79 and 2,976.72 is: 4,465.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.91 : 16,152.79 = 2,976.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.91/16,152.79 = 2,976.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.91x = 16,152.79 × 2,976.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.91x = 48,082,333.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,082,333.05/10,767.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.34

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