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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,976.40, 16,464.60 and 2,768.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,976.40, 16,464.60 and 2,768.40 is: 4,152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,976.40 : 16,464.60 = 2,768.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,976.40/16,464.60 = 2,768.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,976.40x = 16,464.60 × 2,768.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,976.40x = 45,580,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,580,598.64/10,976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.60

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