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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.02, 16,010.37 and 2,881.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.02, 16,010.37 and 2,881.72 is: 4,322.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.02 : 16,010.37 = 2,881.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.02/16,010.37 = 2,881.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.02x = 16,010.37 × 2,881.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.02x = 46,137,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,137,403.44/10,673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.81

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