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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,752.57, 16,125.97 and 2,959.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,752.57, 16,125.97 and 2,959.53 is: 4,438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,752.57 : 16,125.97 = 2,959.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,752.57/16,125.97 = 2,959.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,752.57x = 16,125.97 × 2,959.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,752.57x = 47,725,291.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,725,291.99/10,752.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.50

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