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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.61, 16,127.30 and 3,356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.61, 16,127.30 and 3,356.13 is: 5,034.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.61 : 16,127.30 = 3,356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.61/16,127.30 = 3,356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.61x = 16,127.30 × 3,356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.61x = 54,125,384.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,125,384.22/10,751.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.17

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