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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,750.73, 16,126.85 and 2,853.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,750.73, 16,126.85 and 2,853.17 is: 4,279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,750.73 : 16,126.85 = 2,853.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,750.73/16,126.85 = 2,853.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,750.73x = 16,126.85 × 2,853.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,750.73x = 46,012,706.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,012,706.25/10,750.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.96

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