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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,753.57, 16,127.47 and 2,960.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,753.57, 16,127.47 and 2,960.53 is: 4,440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,753.57 : 16,127.47 = 2,960.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,753.57/16,127.47 = 2,960.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,753.57x = 16,127.47 × 2,960.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,753.57x = 47,745,858.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,745,858.76/10,753.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.00

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