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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,674.41, 16,011.58 and 2,883.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,674.41, 16,011.58 and 2,883.23 is: 4,324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,674.41 : 16,011.58 = 2,883.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,674.41/16,011.58 = 2,883.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,674.41x = 16,011.58 × 2,883.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,674.41x = 46,164,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,164,987.75/10,674.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.83

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