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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.46, 16,005.98 and 2,879.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.46, 16,005.98 and 2,879.25 is: 4,318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.46 : 16,005.98 = 2,879.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.46/16,005.98 = 2,879.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.46x = 16,005.98 × 2,879.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.46x = 46,085,225.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,085,225.11/10,670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.95

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