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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.36, 16,134.03 and 4,182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.36, 16,134.03 and 4,182.04 is: 6,273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.36 : 16,134.03 = 4,182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.36/16,134.03 = 4,182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.36x = 16,134.03 × 4,182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.36x = 67,473,118.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,473,118.49/10,755.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,273.44

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