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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,755.57, 16,133.32 and 7,056.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,755.57, 16,133.32 and 7,056.91 is: 10,585.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,755.57 : 16,133.32 = 7,056.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,755.57/16,133.32 = 7,056.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,755.57x = 16,133.32 × 7,056.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,755.57x = 113,851,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,851,271.29/10,755.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,585.33

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