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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,752.84, 16,132.48 and 3,358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,752.84, 16,132.48 and 3,358.08 is: 5,038.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,752.84 : 16,132.48 = 3,358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,752.84/16,132.48 = 3,358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,752.84x = 16,132.48 × 3,358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,752.84x = 54,174,158.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,174,158.44/10,752.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.13

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