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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.84, 16,008.03 and 2,880.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.84, 16,008.03 and 2,880.72 is: 4,321.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.84 : 16,008.03 = 2,880.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.84/16,008.03 = 2,880.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.84x = 16,008.03 × 2,880.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.84x = 46,114,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,114,652.18/10,671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.15

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