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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.13, 16,010.55 and 2,881.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.13, 16,010.55 and 2,881.83 is: 4,322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.13 : 16,010.55 = 2,881.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.13/16,010.55 = 2,881.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.13x = 16,010.55 × 2,881.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.13x = 46,139,683.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,139,683.31/10,673.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.98

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