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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,667.72, 16,001.95 and 2,876.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,667.72, 16,001.95 and 2,876.72 is: 4,315.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,667.72 : 16,001.95 = 2,876.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,667.72/16,001.95 = 2,876.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,667.72x = 16,001.95 × 2,876.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,667.72x = 46,033,129.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,033,129.60/10,667.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.18

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