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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,750.61, 16,132.05 and 4,175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,750.61, 16,132.05 and 4,175.94 is: 6,266.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,750.61 : 16,132.05 = 4,175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,750.61/16,132.05 = 4,175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,750.61x = 16,132.05 × 4,175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,750.61x = 67,366,412.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,366,412.38/10,750.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.29

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