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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,767.98, 16,150.73 and 2,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,767.98, 16,150.73 and 2,977.40 is: 4,465.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.98 : 16,150.73 = 2,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.98/16,150.73 = 2,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.98x = 16,150.73 × 2,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.98x = 48,087,208.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,087,208.99/10,767.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.76

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