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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,757.51, 16,137.07 and 2,966.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,757.51, 16,137.07 and 2,966.25 is: 4,449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,757.51 : 16,137.07 = 2,966.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,757.51/16,137.07 = 2,966.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,757.51x = 16,137.07 × 2,966.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,757.51x = 47,866,583.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,866,583.89/10,757.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.60

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