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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.29, 16,008.57 and 2,881.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.29, 16,008.57 and 2,881.26 is: 4,321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.29 : 16,008.57 = 2,881.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.29/16,008.57 = 2,881.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.29x = 16,008.57 × 2,881.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.29x = 46,124,852.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,124,852.40/10,672.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.93

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