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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,674.34, 16,011.80 and 2,883.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,674.34, 16,011.80 and 2,883.13 is: 4,324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,674.34 : 16,011.80 = 2,883.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,674.34/16,011.80 = 2,883.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,674.34x = 16,011.80 × 2,883.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,674.34x = 46,164,100.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,164,100.93/10,674.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.77

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