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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.04, 16,462.53 and 4,405.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.04, 16,462.53 and 4,405.85 is: 6,608.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.04 : 16,462.53 = 4,405.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.04/16,462.53 = 4,405.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.04x = 16,462.53 × 4,405.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.04x = 72,531,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,531,355.49/10,975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.75

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