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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,664.60, 15,996.89 and 2,873.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,664.60, 15,996.89 and 2,873.41 is: 4,310.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,664.60 : 15,996.89 = 2,873.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,664.60/15,996.89 = 2,873.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,664.60x = 15,996.89 × 2,873.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,664.60x = 45,965,590.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,965,590.89/10,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.11

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