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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.34, 16,010.30 and 2,882.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.34, 16,010.30 and 2,882.13 is: 4,323.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.34 : 16,010.30 = 2,882.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.34/16,010.30 = 2,882.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.34x = 16,010.30 × 2,882.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.34x = 46,143,765.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,143,765.94/10,673.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.27

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