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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.36, 16,456.32 and 4,050.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.36, 16,456.32 and 4,050.24 is: 6,071.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.36 : 16,456.32 = 4,050.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.36/16,456.32 = 4,050.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.36x = 16,456.32 × 4,050.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.36x = 66,652,045.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,652,045.52/10,977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,071.77

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