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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.29, 16,009.94 and 2,882.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.29, 16,009.94 and 2,882.10 is: 4,323.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.29 : 16,009.94 = 2,882.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.29/16,009.94 = 2,882.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.29x = 16,009.94 × 2,882.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.29x = 46,142,248.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,142,248.07/10,673.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.15

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