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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.59, 16,007.67 and 2,880.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.59, 16,007.67 and 2,880.38 is: 4,320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.59 : 16,007.67 = 2,880.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.59/16,007.67 = 2,880.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.59x = 16,007.67 × 2,880.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.59x = 46,108,172.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,108,172.51/10,671.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.65

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