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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.92, 16,162.43 and 2,983.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.92, 16,162.43 and 2,983.17 is: 4,474.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.92 : 16,162.43 = 2,983.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.92/16,162.43 = 2,983.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.92x = 16,162.43 × 2,983.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.92x = 48,215,261.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,215,261.39/10,774.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.77

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