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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.36, 16,453.32 and 4,048.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.36, 16,453.32 and 4,048.24 is: 6,068.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.36 : 16,453.32 = 4,048.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.36/16,453.32 = 4,048.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.36x = 16,453.32 × 4,048.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.36x = 66,606,988.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,606,988.16/10,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,068.77

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