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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.30, 16,462.97 and 2,655.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.30, 16,462.97 and 2,655.28 is: 3,982.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.30 : 16,462.97 = 2,655.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.30/16,462.97 = 2,655.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.30x = 16,462.97 × 2,655.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.30x = 43,713,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,713,794.98/10,975.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.92

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