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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.66, 16,467.19 and 3,480.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.66, 16,467.19 and 3,480.45 is: 5,221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.66 : 16,467.19 = 3,480.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.66/16,467.19 = 3,480.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.66x = 16,467.19 × 3,480.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.66x = 57,313,231.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,313,231.44/10,975.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,221.85

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