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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.67, 16,161.66 and 2,982.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.67, 16,161.66 and 2,982.66 is: 4,473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.67 : 16,161.66 = 2,982.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.67/16,161.66 = 2,982.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.67x = 16,161.66 × 2,982.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.67x = 48,204,676.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,204,676.21/10,775.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.48

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