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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.92, 16,006.38 and 2,879.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.92, 16,006.38 and 2,879.73 is: 4,319.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.92 : 16,006.38 = 2,879.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.92/16,006.38 = 2,879.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.92x = 16,006.38 × 2,879.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.92x = 46,094,052.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,094,052.68/10,670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.60

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