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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.13, 16,462.69 and 2,767.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.13, 16,462.69 and 2,767.13 is: 4,150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.13 : 16,462.69 = 2,767.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.13/16,462.69 = 2,767.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.13x = 16,462.69 × 2,767.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.13x = 45,554,403.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,554,403.38/10,975.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.69

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