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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,752.33, 16,122.24 and 4,170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,752.33, 16,122.24 and 4,170.84 is: 6,253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,752.33 : 16,122.24 = 4,170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,752.33/16,122.24 = 4,170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,752.33x = 16,122.24 × 4,170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,752.33x = 67,243,283.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,243,283.48/10,752.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,253.83

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