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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.51, 16,002.44 and 2,876.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.51, 16,002.44 and 2,876.50 is: 4,314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.51 : 16,002.44 = 2,876.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.51/16,002.44 = 2,876.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.51x = 16,002.44 × 2,876.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.51x = 46,031,018.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,031,018.66/10,669.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.26

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