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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,754.64, 16,131.96 and 2,963.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,754.64, 16,131.96 and 2,963.52 is: 4,445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,754.64 : 16,131.96 = 2,963.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,754.64/16,131.96 = 2,963.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,754.64x = 16,131.96 × 2,963.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,754.64x = 47,807,386.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,807,386.10/10,754.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.28

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