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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.01, 16,004.36 and 2,877.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.01, 16,004.36 and 2,877.71 is: 4,316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.01 : 16,004.36 = 2,877.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.01/16,004.36 = 2,877.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.01x = 16,004.36 × 2,877.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.01x = 46,055,833.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,055,833.99/10,669.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.79

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