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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.41, 16,465.37 and 3,579.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.41, 16,465.37 and 3,579.71 is: 5,370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.41 : 16,465.37 = 3,579.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.41/16,465.37 = 3,579.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.41x = 16,465.37 × 3,579.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.41x = 58,941,149.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,941,149.42/10,975.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,370.29

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