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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.76, 16,007.87 and 2,774.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.76, 16,007.87 and 2,774.58 is: 4,161.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.76 : 16,007.87 = 2,774.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.76/16,007.87 = 2,774.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.76x = 16,007.87 × 2,774.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.76x = 44,415,115.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,415,115.94/10,671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.93

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