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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,778.69, 16,168.04 and 2,987.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,778.69, 16,168.04 and 2,987.51 is: 4,481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,778.69 : 16,168.04 = 2,987.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,778.69/16,168.04 = 2,987.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,778.69x = 16,168.04 × 2,987.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,778.69x = 48,302,085.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,302,085.40/10,778.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.26

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