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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.24, 16,002.36 and 2,877.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.24, 16,002.36 and 2,877.84 is: 4,316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.24 : 16,002.36 = 2,877.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.24/16,002.36 = 2,877.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.24x = 16,002.36 × 2,877.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.24x = 46,052,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,052,231.70/10,668.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.76

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