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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,752.87, 16,126.58 and 3,358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,752.87, 16,126.58 and 3,358.08 is: 5,036.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,752.87 : 16,126.58 = 3,358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,752.87/16,126.58 = 3,358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,752.87x = 16,126.58 × 3,358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,752.87x = 54,154,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,154,328.98/10,752.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.27

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