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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.56, 16,157.70 and 2,980.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.56, 16,157.70 and 2,980.44 is: 4,470.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.56 : 16,157.70 = 2,980.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.56/16,157.70 = 2,980.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.56x = 16,157.70 × 2,980.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.56x = 48,157,055.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,157,055.39/10,771.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.76

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