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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.95, 16,466.67 and 3,580.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.95, 16,466.67 and 3,580.83 is: 5,372.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.95 : 16,466.67 = 3,580.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.95/16,466.67 = 3,580.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.95x = 16,466.67 × 3,580.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.95x = 58,964,345.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,964,345.94/10,975.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.14

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