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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.43, 16,010.13 and 2,882.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.43, 16,010.13 and 2,882.23 is: 4,323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.43 : 16,010.13 = 2,882.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.43/16,010.13 = 2,882.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.43x = 16,010.13 × 2,882.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.43x = 46,144,876.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,144,876.99/10,673.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.34

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