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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,748.52, 16,123.20 and 2,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,748.52, 16,123.20 and 2,958 is: 4,437.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,748.52 : 16,123.20 = 2,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,748.52/16,123.20 = 2,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,748.52x = 16,123.20 × 2,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,748.52x = 47,692,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,692,425.60/10,748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.12

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