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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.70, 15,988.02 and 2,866.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.70, 15,988.02 and 2,866.92 is: 4,300.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.70 : 15,988.02 = 2,866.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.70/15,988.02 = 2,866.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.70x = 15,988.02 × 2,866.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.70x = 45,836,374.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,836,374.30/10,658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.37

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