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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.43, 16,002.65 and 2,877.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.43, 16,002.65 and 2,877.58 is: 4,316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.43 : 16,002.65 = 2,877.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.43/16,002.65 = 2,877.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.43x = 16,002.65 × 2,877.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.43x = 46,048,905.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,048,905.59/10,668.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.37

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