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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,750.32, 16,127.30 and 3,354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,750.32, 16,127.30 and 3,354.62 is: 5,032.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,750.32 : 16,127.30 = 3,354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,750.32/16,127.30 = 3,354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,750.32x = 16,127.30 × 3,354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,750.32x = 54,100,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,100,890.88/10,750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.49

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