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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,779.88, 16,170.11 and 2,988.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,779.88, 16,170.11 and 2,988.76 is: 4,483.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,779.88 : 16,170.11 = 2,988.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,779.88/16,170.11 = 2,988.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,779.88x = 16,170.11 × 2,988.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,779.88x = 48,328,577.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,328,577.96/10,779.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.22

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