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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,777.59, 16,166.40 and 3,382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,777.59, 16,166.40 and 3,382.62 is: 5,073.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,777.59 : 16,166.40 = 3,382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,777.59/16,166.40 = 3,382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,777.59x = 16,166.40 × 3,382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,777.59x = 54,684,787.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,684,787.97/10,777.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.93

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