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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.79, 16,466.30 and 3,580.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.79, 16,466.30 and 3,580.26 is: 5,371.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.79 : 16,466.30 = 3,580.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.79/16,466.30 = 3,580.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.79x = 16,466.30 × 3,580.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.79x = 58,953,635.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,953,635.24/10,975.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.24

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