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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.06, 16,002.63 and 2,876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.06, 16,002.63 and 2,876.94 is: 4,315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.06 : 16,002.63 = 2,876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.06/16,002.63 = 2,876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.06x = 16,002.63 × 2,876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.06x = 46,038,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,038,606.35/10,668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.56

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