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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,750.56, 16,126.44 and 3,356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,750.56, 16,126.44 and 3,356.04 is: 5,034.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,750.56 : 16,126.44 = 3,356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,750.56/16,126.44 = 3,356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,750.56x = 16,126.44 × 3,356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,750.56x = 54,120,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,120,977.70/10,750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.25

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