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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,749.76, 16,116.72 and 3,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,749.76, 16,116.72 and 3,350 is: 5,022.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,749.76 : 16,116.72 = 3,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,749.76/16,116.72 = 3,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,749.76x = 16,116.72 × 3,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,749.76x = 53,991,012
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,991,012/10,749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.53

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