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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.09, 16,006.92 and 2,879.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.09, 16,006.92 and 2,879.88 is: 4,319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.09 : 16,006.92 = 2,879.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.09/16,006.92 = 2,879.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.09x = 16,006.92 × 2,879.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.09x = 46,098,008.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,098,008.77/10,671.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.90

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