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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.72, 16,466.28 and 3,184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.72, 16,466.28 and 3,184.42 is: 4,777.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.72 : 16,466.28 = 3,184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.72/16,466.28 = 3,184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.72x = 16,466.28 × 3,184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.72x = 52,435,551.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,435,551.36/10,975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.41

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