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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.75, 16,466.76 and 4,052.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.75, 16,466.76 and 4,052.25 is: 6,078.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.75 : 16,466.76 = 4,052.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.75/16,466.76 = 4,052.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.75x = 16,466.76 × 4,052.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.75x = 66,727,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,727,428.21/10,977.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,078.42

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