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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.91, 16,010.83 and 2,882.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.91, 16,010.83 and 2,882.72 is: 4,324.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.91 : 16,010.83 = 2,882.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.91/16,010.83 = 2,882.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.91x = 16,010.83 × 2,882.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.91x = 46,154,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,154,783.49/10,673.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.07

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