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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,974.48, 16,461.56 and 2,654.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,974.48, 16,461.56 and 2,654.44 is: 3,981.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,974.48 : 16,461.56 = 2,654.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,974.48/16,461.56 = 2,654.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,974.48x = 16,461.56 × 2,654.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,974.48x = 43,696,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,696,223.33/10,974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.62

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