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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,754.58, 16,128.96 and 2,961.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,754.58, 16,128.96 and 2,961.54 is: 4,441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,754.58 : 16,128.96 = 2,961.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,754.58/16,128.96 = 2,961.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,754.58x = 16,128.96 × 2,961.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,754.58x = 47,766,560.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,766,560.20/10,754.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.51

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