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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.75, 16,008.96 and 2,881.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.75, 16,008.96 and 2,881.56 is: 4,322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.75 : 16,008.96 = 2,881.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.75/16,008.96 = 2,881.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.75x = 16,008.96 × 2,881.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.75x = 46,130,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,130,778.78/10,672.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.30

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