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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,901.25, 16,354.31 and 3,975.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,901.25, 16,354.31 and 3,975.75 is: 5,964.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,901.25 : 16,354.31 = 3,975.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,901.25/16,354.31 = 3,975.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,901.25x = 16,354.31 × 3,975.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,901.25x = 65,020,628.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,020,628.10/10,901.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.51

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