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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,662.95, 15,994.71 and 2,871.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,662.95, 15,994.71 and 2,871.75 is: 4,307.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,662.95 : 15,994.71 = 2,871.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,662.95/15,994.71 = 2,871.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,662.95x = 15,994.71 × 2,871.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,662.95x = 45,932,808.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,932,808.44/10,662.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.70

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