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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,785.03, 16,177.08 and 2,993.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,785.03, 16,177.08 and 2,993.64 is: 4,490.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,785.03 : 16,177.08 = 2,993.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,785.03/16,177.08 = 2,993.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,785.03x = 16,177.08 × 2,993.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,785.03x = 48,428,353.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,428,353.77/10,785.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.33

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