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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.59, 16,161.85 and 2,983.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.59, 16,161.85 and 2,983.38 is: 4,475.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.59 : 16,161.85 = 2,983.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.59/16,161.85 = 2,983.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.59x = 16,161.85 × 2,983.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.59x = 48,216,851.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,216,851.79/10,774.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.05

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