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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.55, 16,464.94 and 3,183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.55, 16,464.94 and 3,183.35 is: 4,775.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.55 : 16,464.94 = 3,183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.55/16,464.94 = 3,183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.55x = 16,464.94 × 3,183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.55x = 52,413,576.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,413,576.47/10,975.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.49

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