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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,750.88, 16,127.08 and 2,853.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,750.88, 16,127.08 and 2,853.33 is: 4,280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,750.88 : 16,127.08 = 2,853.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,750.88/16,127.08 = 2,853.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,750.88x = 16,127.08 × 2,853.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,750.88x = 46,015,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,015,881.18/10,750.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.20

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