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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,785.02, 16,177.54 and 2,993.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,785.02, 16,177.54 and 2,993.84 is: 4,490.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,785.02 : 16,177.54 = 2,993.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,785.02/16,177.54 = 2,993.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,785.02x = 16,177.54 × 2,993.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,785.02x = 48,432,886.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,432,886.13/10,785.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.75

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