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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,752.72, 16,124.98 and 4,177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,752.72, 16,124.98 and 4,177.38 is: 6,264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,752.72 : 16,124.98 = 4,177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,752.72/16,124.98 = 4,177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,752.72x = 16,124.98 × 4,177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,752.72x = 67,360,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,360,168.95/10,752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,264.48

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