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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.56, 16,161.85 and 2,983.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.56, 16,161.85 and 2,983.37 is: 4,475.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.56 : 16,161.85 = 2,983.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.56/16,161.85 = 2,983.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.56x = 16,161.85 × 2,983.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.56x = 48,216,824.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,216,824.12/10,774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.06

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