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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.40, 16,127.10 and 6,373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.40, 16,127.10 and 6,373.80 is: 9,560.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.40 : 16,127.10 = 6,373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.40/16,127.10 = 6,373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.40x = 16,127.10 × 6,373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.40x = 102,790,909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,790,909.98/10,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,560.70

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