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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,667.44, 16,001.16 and 2,876.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,667.44, 16,001.16 and 2,876.26 is: 4,314.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,667.44 : 16,001.16 = 2,876.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,667.44/16,001.16 = 2,876.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,667.44x = 16,001.16 × 2,876.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,667.44x = 46,023,496.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,023,496.46/10,667.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.39

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