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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,987.77, 16,481.39 and 3,196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,987.77, 16,481.39 and 3,196.65 is: 4,794.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,987.77 : 16,481.39 = 3,196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,987.77/16,481.39 = 3,196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,987.77x = 16,481.39 × 3,196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,987.77x = 52,685,219.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,685,219.36/10,987.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.90

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