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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,777.44, 16,165.74 and 3,382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,777.44, 16,165.74 and 3,382.14 is: 5,073.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,777.44 : 16,165.74 = 3,382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,777.44/16,165.74 = 3,382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,777.44x = 16,165.74 × 3,382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,777.44x = 54,674,795.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,674,795.88/10,777.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.08

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