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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.38, 16,153.50 and 2,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.38, 16,153.50 and 2,977.20 is: 4,466.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.38 : 16,153.50 = 2,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.38/16,153.50 = 2,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.38x = 16,153.50 × 2,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.38x = 48,092,200.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,092,200.20/10,768.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.06

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