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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.29, 16,006.94 and 2,880.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.29, 16,006.94 and 2,880.10 is: 4,320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.29 : 16,006.94 = 2,880.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.29/16,006.94 = 2,880.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.29x = 16,006.94 × 2,880.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.29x = 46,101,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,101,604.30/10,671.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.15

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