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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.96, 16,461.66 and 3,954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.96, 16,461.66 and 3,954.88 is: 5,931.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.96 : 16,461.66 = 3,954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.96/16,461.66 = 3,954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.96x = 16,461.66 × 3,954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.96x = 65,103,889.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,103,889.90/10,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,931.50

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