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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.52, 16,153.58 and 2,977.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.52, 16,153.58 and 2,977.26 is: 4,466.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.52 : 16,153.58 = 2,977.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.52/16,153.58 = 2,977.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.52x = 16,153.58 × 2,977.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.52x = 48,093,407.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,093,407.59/10,768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.11

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