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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.20, 16,465.80 and 6,592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.20, 16,465.80 and 6,592.40 is: 9,888.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.20 : 16,465.80 = 6,592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.20/16,465.80 = 6,592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.20x = 16,465.80 × 6,592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.20x = 108,549,139.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,549,139.92/10,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,888.60

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