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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.67, 16,006 and 2,879.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.67, 16,006 and 2,879.48 is: 4,319.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.67 : 16,006 = 2,879.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.67/16,006 = 2,879.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.67x = 16,006 × 2,879.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.67x = 46,088,956.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,088,956.88/10,670.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.22

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