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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,773.59, 16,160.36 and 2,982.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,773.59, 16,160.36 and 2,982.38 is: 4,473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,773.59 : 16,160.36 = 2,982.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,773.59/16,160.36 = 2,982.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,773.59x = 16,160.36 × 2,982.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,773.59x = 48,196,238.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,196,238.74/10,773.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.56

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