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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.97, 16,001.61 and 2,875.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.97, 16,001.61 and 2,875.96 is: 4,313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.97 : 16,001.61 = 2,875.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.97/16,001.61 = 2,875.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.97x = 16,001.61 × 2,875.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.97x = 46,019,990.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,019,990.30/10,668.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.44

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