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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,772.58, 16,158.88 and 3,377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,772.58, 16,158.88 and 3,377.64 is: 5,066.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,772.58 : 16,158.88 = 3,377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,772.58/16,158.88 = 3,377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,772.58x = 16,158.88 × 3,377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,772.58x = 54,578,879.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,578,879.44/10,772.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.46

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