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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.05, 16,465.58 and 2,657.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.05, 16,465.58 and 2,657.07 is: 3,985.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.05 : 16,465.58 = 2,657.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.05/16,465.58 = 2,657.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.05x = 16,465.58 × 2,657.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.05x = 43,750,195.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,750,195.33/10,977.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.61

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