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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.52, 16,122.72 and 4,902.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.52, 16,122.72 and 4,902.24 is: 7,351.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.52 : 16,122.72 = 4,902.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.52/16,122.72 = 4,902.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.52x = 16,122.72 × 4,902.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.52x = 79,037,442.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,037,442.89/10,751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,351.28

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