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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,756.69, 16,136.90 and 3,359.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,756.69, 16,136.90 and 3,359.26 is: 5,039.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,756.69 : 16,136.90 = 3,359.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,756.69/16,136.90 = 3,359.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,756.69x = 16,136.90 × 3,359.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,756.69x = 54,208,042.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,208,042.69/10,756.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.47

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