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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.88, 16,162.52 and 2,983.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.88, 16,162.52 and 2,983.92 is: 4,475.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.88 : 16,162.52 = 2,983.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.88/16,162.52 = 2,983.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.88x = 16,162.52 × 2,983.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.88x = 48,227,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,227,666.68/10,774.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.94

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