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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,674.39, 16,009.56 and 2,881.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,674.39, 16,009.56 and 2,881.38 is: 4,321.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,674.39 : 16,009.56 = 2,881.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,674.39/16,009.56 = 2,881.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,674.39x = 16,009.56 × 2,881.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,674.39x = 46,129,625.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,129,625.99/10,674.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.52

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