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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.13, 16,003.70 and 2,877.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.13, 16,003.70 and 2,877.95 is: 4,316.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.13 : 16,003.70 = 2,877.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.13/16,003.70 = 2,877.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.13x = 16,003.70 × 2,877.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.13x = 46,057,848.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,057,848.42/10,669.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.93

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