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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,675.04, 16,010.72 and 2,882.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,675.04, 16,010.72 and 2,882.04 is: 4,322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,675.04 : 16,010.72 = 2,882.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,675.04/16,010.72 = 2,882.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,675.04x = 16,010.72 × 2,882.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,675.04x = 46,143,535.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,143,535.47/10,675.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.56

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