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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.96, 16,452.06 and 4,398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.96, 16,452.06 and 4,398.76 is: 6,593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.96 : 16,452.06 = 4,398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.96/16,452.06 = 4,398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.96x = 16,452.06 × 4,398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.96x = 72,368,663.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,368,663.45/10,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,593.38

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