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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.40, 16,125.24 and 2,958.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.40, 16,125.24 and 2,958.39 is: 4,437.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.40 : 16,125.24 = 2,958.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.40/16,125.24 = 2,958.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.40x = 16,125.24 × 2,958.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.40x = 47,704,748.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,704,748.76/10,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.07

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