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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.53, 16,466.97 and 4,402.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.53, 16,466.97 and 4,402.86 is: 6,604.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.53 : 16,466.97 = 4,402.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.53/16,466.97 = 4,402.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.53x = 16,466.97 × 4,402.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.53x = 72,501,763.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,501,763.53/10,977.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.56

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