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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.70, 16,466.55 and 4,833.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.70, 16,466.55 and 4,833.70 is: 7,250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.70 : 16,466.55 = 4,833.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.70/16,466.55 = 4,833.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.70x = 16,466.55 × 4,833.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.70x = 79,594,362.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,594,362.74/10,977.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.55

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