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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,674.96, 16,011.36 and 2,882.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,674.96, 16,011.36 and 2,882.88 is: 4,324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,674.96 : 16,011.36 = 2,882.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,674.96/16,011.36 = 2,882.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,674.96x = 16,011.36 × 2,882.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,674.96x = 46,158,829.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,158,829.52/10,674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.03

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