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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.66, 16,466.40 and 3,582.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.66, 16,466.40 and 3,582.06 is: 5,373.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.66 : 16,466.40 = 3,582.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.66/16,466.40 = 3,582.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.66x = 16,466.40 × 3,582.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.66x = 58,983,632.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,983,632.78/10,977.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,373.06

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