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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.58, 16,006.18 and 2,879.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.58, 16,006.18 and 2,879.38 is: 4,319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.58 : 16,006.18 = 2,879.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.58/16,006.18 = 2,879.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.58x = 16,006.18 × 2,879.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.58x = 46,087,874.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,087,874.57/10,670.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.15

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