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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.41, 16,466.37 and 3,957.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.41, 16,466.37 and 3,957.42 is: 5,936.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.41 : 16,466.37 = 3,957.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.41/16,466.37 = 3,957.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.41x = 16,466.37 × 3,957.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.41x = 65,164,411.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,164,411.13/10,977.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,936.23

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