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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,959.70, 16,439.43 and 2,751.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,959.70, 16,439.43 and 2,751.70 is: 4,127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,959.70 : 16,439.43 = 2,751.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,959.70/16,439.43 = 2,751.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,959.70x = 16,439.43 × 2,751.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,959.70x = 45,236,379.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,236,379.53/10,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.52

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