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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,752.46, 16,132.48 and 3,358.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,752.46, 16,132.48 and 3,358.78 is: 5,039.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,752.46 : 16,132.48 = 3,358.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,752.46/16,132.48 = 3,358.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,752.46x = 16,132.48 × 3,358.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,752.46x = 54,185,451.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,185,451.17/10,752.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.35

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