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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.73, 16,466.54 and 3,582.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.73, 16,466.54 and 3,582.16 is: 5,373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.73 : 16,466.54 = 3,582.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.73/16,466.54 = 3,582.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.73x = 16,466.54 × 3,582.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.73x = 58,985,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,985,742.00/10,977.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,373.22

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