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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,967.22, 16,451.91 and 3,177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,967.22, 16,451.91 and 3,177.18 is: 4,766.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,967.22 : 16,451.91 = 3,177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,967.22/16,451.91 = 3,177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,967.22x = 16,451.91 × 3,177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,967.22x = 52,270,679.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,270,679.41/10,967.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.08

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