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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,752.03, 16,127.96 and 8,775.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,752.03, 16,127.96 and 8,775.54 is: 13,163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,752.03 : 16,127.96 = 8,775.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,752.03/16,127.96 = 8,775.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,752.03x = 16,127.96 × 8,775.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,752.03x = 141,531,514.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,531,514.22/10,752.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,163.24

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