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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.62, 16,458.67 and 3,477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.62, 16,458.67 and 3,477.36 is: 5,214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.62 : 16,458.67 = 3,477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.62/16,458.67 = 3,477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.62x = 16,458.67 × 3,477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.62x = 57,232,720.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,232,720.71/10,975.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.53

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