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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.42, 16,006.23 and 2,879.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.42, 16,006.23 and 2,879.84 is: 4,319.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.42 : 16,006.23 = 2,879.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.42/16,006.23 = 2,879.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.42x = 16,006.23 × 2,879.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.42x = 46,095,301.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,095,301.37/10,670.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.92

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