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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.79, 16,007.69 and 2,880.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.79, 16,007.69 and 2,880.60 is: 4,320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.79 : 16,007.69 = 2,880.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.79/16,007.69 = 2,880.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.79x = 16,007.69 × 2,880.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.79x = 46,111,751.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,111,751.81/10,671.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.90

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