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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,960.75, 16,441.17 and 2,752.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,960.75, 16,441.17 and 2,752.75 is: 4,129.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,960.75 : 16,441.17 = 2,752.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,960.75/16,441.17 = 2,752.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,960.75x = 16,441.17 × 2,752.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,960.75x = 45,258,430.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,258,430.72/10,960.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.14

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