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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.43, 16,008.63 and 2,881.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.43, 16,008.63 and 2,881.23 is: 4,321.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.43 : 16,008.63 = 2,881.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.43/16,008.63 = 2,881.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.43x = 16,008.63 × 2,881.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.43x = 46,124,545.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,124,545.01/10,672.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.84

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