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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.64, 16,010.40 and 2,882.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.64, 16,010.40 and 2,882.40 is: 4,323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.64 : 16,010.40 = 2,882.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.64/16,010.40 = 2,882.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.64x = 16,010.40 × 2,882.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.64x = 46,148,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,148,376.96/10,673.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.58

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