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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,666.63, 16,000.80 and 2,875.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,666.63, 16,000.80 and 2,875.33 is: 4,313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,666.63 : 16,000.80 = 2,875.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,666.63/16,000.80 = 2,875.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,666.63x = 16,000.80 × 2,875.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,666.63x = 46,007,580.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,007,580.26/10,666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.23

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