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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,773.84, 16,160.73 and 2,982.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,773.84, 16,160.73 and 2,982.63 is: 4,473.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,773.84 : 16,160.73 = 2,982.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,773.84/16,160.73 = 2,982.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,773.84x = 16,160.73 × 2,982.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,773.84x = 48,201,478.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,201,478.12/10,773.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.94

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