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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,752.84, 16,129.26 and 2,962.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,752.84, 16,129.26 and 2,962.26 is: 4,443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,752.84 : 16,129.26 = 2,962.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,752.84/16,129.26 = 2,962.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,752.84x = 16,129.26 × 2,962.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,752.84x = 47,779,061.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,779,061.73/10,752.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.39

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