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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.34, 16,004.30 and 2,878.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.34, 16,004.30 and 2,878.13 is: 4,317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.34 : 16,004.30 = 2,878.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.34/16,004.30 = 2,878.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.34x = 16,004.30 × 2,878.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.34x = 46,062,361.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,062,361.55/10,669.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.27

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