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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,667.90, 16,001.84 and 2,876.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,667.90, 16,001.84 and 2,876.71 is: 4,315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,667.90 : 16,001.84 = 2,876.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,667.90/16,001.84 = 2,876.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,667.90x = 16,001.84 × 2,876.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,667.90x = 46,032,573.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,032,573.14/10,667.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.06

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