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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.36, 16,163.14 and 2,984.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.36, 16,163.14 and 2,984.78 is: 4,477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.36 : 16,163.14 = 2,984.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.36/16,163.14 = 2,984.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.36x = 16,163.14 × 2,984.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.36x = 48,243,417.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,243,417.01/10,775.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.20

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