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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.30, 16,003.34 and 2,877.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.30, 16,003.34 and 2,877.50 is: 4,316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.30 : 16,003.34 = 2,877.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.30/16,003.34 = 2,877.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.30x = 16,003.34 × 2,877.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.30x = 46,049,610.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,049,610.85/10,669.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.09

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