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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,785.38, 16,178.06 and 2,994.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,785.38, 16,178.06 and 2,994.19 is: 4,491.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,785.38 : 16,178.06 = 2,994.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,785.38/16,178.06 = 2,994.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,785.38x = 16,178.06 × 2,994.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,785.38x = 48,440,152.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,440,152.51/10,785.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.28

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