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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.66, 16,006.80 and 2,879.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.66, 16,006.80 and 2,879.65 is: 4,318.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.66 : 16,006.80 = 2,879.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.66/16,006.80 = 2,879.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.66x = 16,006.80 × 2,879.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.66x = 46,093,981.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,093,981.62/10,672.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.88

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