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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.04, 16,004.74 and 2,878.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.04, 16,004.74 and 2,878.03 is: 4,316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.04 : 16,004.74 = 2,878.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.04/16,004.74 = 2,878.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.04x = 16,004.74 × 2,878.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.04x = 46,062,140.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,062,140.07/10,671.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.56

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