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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,752.33, 16,131.74 and 3,357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,752.33, 16,131.74 and 3,357.57 is: 5,037.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,752.33 : 16,131.74 = 3,357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,752.33/16,131.74 = 3,357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,752.33x = 16,131.74 × 3,357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,752.33x = 54,163,429.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,163,429.48/10,752.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.37

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