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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.93, 16,495.65 and 3,975.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.93, 16,495.65 and 3,975.23 is: 5,963.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.93 : 16,495.65 = 3,975.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.93/16,495.65 = 3,975.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.93x = 16,495.65 × 3,975.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.93x = 65,574,002.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,574,002.75/10,995.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.48

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