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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,977.98, 16,461.36 and 3,577.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,977.98, 16,461.36 and 3,577.68 is: 5,364.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,977.98 : 16,461.36 = 3,577.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,977.98/16,461.36 = 3,577.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,977.98x = 16,461.36 × 3,577.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,977.98x = 58,893,478.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,893,478.44/10,977.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,364.69

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