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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,752.78, 16,130.61 and 3,357.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,752.78, 16,130.61 and 3,357.99 is: 5,037.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,752.78 : 16,130.61 = 3,357.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,752.78/16,130.61 = 3,357.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,752.78x = 16,130.61 × 3,357.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,752.78x = 54,166,427.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,166,427.07/10,752.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.43

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