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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,750.83, 16,127.27 and 4,177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,750.83, 16,127.27 and 4,177.53 is: 6,266.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,750.83 : 16,127.27 = 4,177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,750.83/16,127.27 = 4,177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,750.83x = 16,127.27 × 4,177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,750.83x = 67,372,088.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,372,088.54/10,750.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.68

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