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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,675.29, 16,013.25 and 2,884.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,675.29, 16,013.25 and 2,884.17 is: 4,326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,675.29 : 16,013.25 = 2,884.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,675.29/16,013.25 = 2,884.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,675.29x = 16,013.25 × 2,884.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,675.29x = 46,184,935.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,184,935.25/10,675.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.34

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