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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,749.52, 16,124.48 and 2,958.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,749.52, 16,124.48 and 2,958.28 is: 4,437.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,749.52 : 16,124.48 = 2,958.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,749.52/16,124.48 = 2,958.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,749.52x = 16,124.48 × 2,958.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,749.52x = 47,700,726.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,700,726.69/10,749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.48

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