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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,788.63, 16,182.94 and 2,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,788.63, 16,182.94 and 2,997.44 is: 4,496.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,788.63 : 16,182.94 = 2,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,788.63/16,182.94 = 2,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,788.63x = 16,182.94 × 2,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,788.63x = 48,507,391.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,507,391.67/10,788.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.16

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