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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.62, 16,466.96 and 3,582.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.62, 16,466.96 and 3,582.07 is: 5,373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.62 : 16,466.96 = 3,582.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.62/16,466.96 = 3,582.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.62x = 16,466.96 × 3,582.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.62x = 58,985,803.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,985,803.41/10,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,373.28

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