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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.42, 16,126.12 and 3,730.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.42, 16,126.12 and 3,730.34 is: 5,595.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.42 : 16,126.12 = 3,730.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.42/16,126.12 = 3,730.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.42x = 16,126.12 × 3,730.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.42x = 60,155,955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,155,955.46/10,751.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.16

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