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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,967.99, 16,451.98 and 3,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,967.99, 16,451.98 and 3,176.80 is: 4,765.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,967.99 : 16,451.98 = 3,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,967.99/16,451.98 = 3,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,967.99x = 16,451.98 × 3,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,967.99x = 52,264,600.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,264,600.99/10,967.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.20

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