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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,770.93, 16,157.25 and 2,873.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,770.93, 16,157.25 and 2,873.48 is: 4,310.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,770.93 : 16,157.25 = 2,873.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,770.93/16,157.25 = 2,873.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,770.93x = 16,157.25 × 2,873.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,770.93x = 46,427,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,427,453.94/10,770.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.44

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