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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.44, 16,005.66 and 2,879.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.44, 16,005.66 and 2,879.26 is: 4,318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.44 : 16,005.66 = 2,879.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.44/16,005.66 = 2,879.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.44x = 16,005.66 × 2,879.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.44x = 46,084,456.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,084,456.61/10,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.89

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