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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,675.13, 16,013.55 and 2,883.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,675.13, 16,013.55 and 2,883.83 is: 4,325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,675.13 : 16,013.55 = 2,883.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,675.13/16,013.55 = 2,883.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,675.13x = 16,013.55 × 2,883.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,675.13x = 46,180,355.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,180,355.90/10,675.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.98

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