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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,771.57, 16,157.36 and 2,980.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,771.57, 16,157.36 and 2,980.18 is: 4,470.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,771.57 : 16,157.36 = 2,980.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,771.57/16,157.36 = 2,980.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,771.57x = 16,157.36 × 2,980.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,771.57x = 48,151,841.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,151,841.12/10,771.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.27

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