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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,974.58, 16,457.73 and 3,577.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,974.58, 16,457.73 and 3,577.30 is: 5,364.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,974.58 : 16,457.73 = 3,577.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,974.58/16,457.73 = 3,577.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,974.58x = 16,457.73 × 3,577.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,974.58x = 58,874,237.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,874,237.53/10,974.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,364.60

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