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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.63, 16,465.50 and 4,402.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.63, 16,465.50 and 4,402.33 is: 6,604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.63 : 16,465.50 = 4,402.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.63/16,465.50 = 4,402.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.63x = 16,465.50 × 4,402.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.63x = 72,486,564.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,486,564.62/10,975.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.32

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