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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,973.17, 16,459.59 and 2,653.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,973.17, 16,459.59 and 2,653.13 is: 3,979.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,973.17 : 16,459.59 = 2,653.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,973.17/16,459.59 = 2,653.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,973.17x = 16,459.59 × 2,653.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,973.17x = 43,669,432.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,669,432.02/10,973.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.66

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