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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,773.64, 16,160.48 and 2,982.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,773.64, 16,160.48 and 2,982.48 is: 4,473.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,773.64 : 16,160.48 = 2,982.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,773.64/16,160.48 = 2,982.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,773.64x = 16,160.48 × 2,982.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,773.64x = 48,198,308.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,198,308.39/10,773.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.73

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