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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.18, 16,007.58 and 2,880.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.18, 16,007.58 and 2,880.06 is: 4,320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.18 : 16,007.58 = 2,880.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.18/16,007.58 = 2,880.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.18x = 16,007.58 × 2,880.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.18x = 46,102,790.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,102,790.85/10,671.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.31

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