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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,748.46, 16,126.47 and 3,354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,748.46, 16,126.47 and 3,354.78 is: 5,033.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,748.46 : 16,126.47 = 3,354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,748.46/16,126.47 = 3,354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,748.46x = 16,126.47 × 3,354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,748.46x = 54,100,759.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,100,759.03/10,748.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.35

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