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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.21, 15,996.69 and 2,873.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.21, 15,996.69 and 2,873.21 is: 4,309.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.21 : 15,996.69 = 2,873.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.21/15,996.69 = 2,873.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.21x = 15,996.69 × 2,873.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.21x = 45,961,849.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,961,849.67/10,664.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.92

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