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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,750.46, 16,129.48 and 3,356.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,750.46, 16,129.48 and 3,356.78 is: 5,036.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,750.46 : 16,129.48 = 3,356.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,750.46/16,129.48 = 3,356.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,750.46x = 16,129.48 × 3,356.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,750.46x = 54,143,115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,143,115.87/10,750.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.35

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