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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,757.52, 16,133.76 and 2,966.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,757.52, 16,133.76 and 2,966.96 is: 4,449.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,757.52 : 16,133.76 = 2,966.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,757.52/16,133.76 = 2,966.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,757.52x = 16,133.76 × 2,966.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,757.52x = 47,868,220.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,868,220.57/10,757.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.74

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