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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,752.30, 16,132.53 and 6,077.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,752.30, 16,132.53 and 6,077.58 is: 9,118.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,752.30 : 16,132.53 = 6,077.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,752.30/16,132.53 = 6,077.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,752.30x = 16,132.53 × 6,077.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,752.30x = 98,046,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,046,741.68/10,752.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,118.68

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