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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.30, 16,465.97 and 2,657.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.30, 16,465.97 and 2,657.28 is: 3,985.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.30 : 16,465.97 = 2,657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.30/16,465.97 = 2,657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.30x = 16,465.97 × 2,657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.30x = 43,754,679.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,754,679.48/10,977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.92

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