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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,674.54, 16,012.76 and 2,777.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,674.54, 16,012.76 and 2,777.04 is: 4,165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,674.54 : 16,012.76 = 2,777.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,674.54/16,012.76 = 2,777.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,674.54x = 16,012.76 × 2,777.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,674.54x = 44,468,061.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,468,061.15/10,674.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.81

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