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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,752.99, 16,130.52 and 4,179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,752.99, 16,130.52 and 4,179.69 is: 6,269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,752.99 : 16,130.52 = 4,179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,752.99/16,130.52 = 4,179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,752.99x = 16,130.52 × 4,179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,752.99x = 67,420,573.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,420,573.14/10,752.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,269.94

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