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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,667.63, 16,002.30 and 2,876.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,667.63, 16,002.30 and 2,876.33 is: 4,314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,667.63 : 16,002.30 = 2,876.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,667.63/16,002.30 = 2,876.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,667.63x = 16,002.30 × 2,876.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,667.63x = 46,027,895.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,027,895.56/10,667.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.73

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