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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,753.29, 16,130.94 and 4,179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,753.29, 16,130.94 and 4,179.98 is: 6,270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,753.29 : 16,130.94 = 4,179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,753.29/16,130.94 = 4,179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,753.29x = 16,130.94 × 4,179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,753.29x = 67,426,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,426,910.25/10,753.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.35

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