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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,748.53, 16,122.39 and 2,957.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,748.53, 16,122.39 and 2,957.14 is: 4,435.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,748.53 : 16,122.39 = 2,957.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,748.53/16,122.39 = 2,957.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,748.53x = 16,122.39 × 2,957.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,748.53x = 47,676,164.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,676,164.36/10,748.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.60

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