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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,752.72, 16,128.84 and 2,961.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,752.72, 16,128.84 and 2,961.60 is: 4,442.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,752.72 : 16,128.84 = 2,961.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,752.72/16,128.84 = 2,961.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,752.72x = 16,128.84 × 2,961.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,752.72x = 47,767,172.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,767,172.54/10,752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.33

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