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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,785.63, 16,178.45 and 2,994.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,785.63, 16,178.45 and 2,994.45 is: 4,491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,785.63 : 16,178.45 = 2,994.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,785.63/16,178.45 = 2,994.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,785.63x = 16,178.45 × 2,994.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,785.63x = 48,445,559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,445,559.60/10,785.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.68

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