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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,750.49, 16,126.77 and 4,177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,750.49, 16,126.77 and 4,177.19 is: 6,266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,750.49 : 16,126.77 = 4,177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,750.49/16,126.77 = 4,177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,750.49x = 16,126.77 × 4,177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,750.49x = 67,364,582.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,364,582.38/10,750.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.19

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