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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,672.92, 16,009.38 and 2,881.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,672.92, 16,009.38 and 2,881.74 is: 4,322.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,672.92 : 16,009.38 = 2,881.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,672.92/16,009.38 = 2,881.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,672.92x = 16,009.38 × 2,881.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,672.92x = 46,134,870.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,134,870.72/10,672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.61

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