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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,968.92, 16,453.34 and 3,177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,968.92, 16,453.34 and 3,177.72 is: 4,766.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,968.92 : 16,453.34 = 3,177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,968.92/16,453.34 = 3,177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,968.92x = 16,453.34 × 3,177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,968.92x = 52,284,107.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,284,107.58/10,968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.57

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