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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.60, 16,161.90 and 2,982.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.60, 16,161.90 and 2,982.76 is: 4,474.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.60 : 16,161.90 = 2,982.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.60/16,161.90 = 2,982.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.60x = 16,161.90 × 2,982.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.60x = 48,207,068.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,207,068.84/10,774.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.14

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