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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.82, 16,466.36 and 3,580.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.82, 16,466.36 and 3,580.29 is: 5,371.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.82 : 16,466.36 = 3,580.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.82/16,466.36 = 3,580.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.82x = 16,466.36 × 3,580.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.82x = 58,954,326.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,954,326.14/10,975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.29

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