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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.60, 16,465.68 and 3,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.60, 16,465.68 and 3,187.20 is: 4,780.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.60 : 16,465.68 = 3,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.60/16,465.68 = 3,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.60x = 16,465.68 × 3,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.60x = 52,479,415.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,479,415.30/10,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.59

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