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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.29, 16,008.44 and 2,881.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.29, 16,008.44 and 2,881.10 is: 4,321.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.29 : 16,008.44 = 2,881.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.29/16,008.44 = 2,881.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.29x = 16,008.44 × 2,881.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.29x = 46,121,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,121,916.48/10,672.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.65

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