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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.30, 16,008.15 and 2,880.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.30, 16,008.15 and 2,880.29 is: 4,319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.30 : 16,008.15 = 2,880.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.30/16,008.15 = 2,880.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.30x = 16,008.15 × 2,880.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.30x = 46,108,114.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,108,114.36/10,673.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.95

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