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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.24, 16,126.94 and 3,356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.24, 16,126.94 and 3,356.20 is: 5,034.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.24 : 16,126.94 = 3,356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.24/16,126.94 = 3,356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.24x = 16,126.94 × 3,356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.24x = 54,125,236.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,125,236.03/10,751.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.32

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