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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,675.74, 16,013.82 and 2,884.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,675.74, 16,013.82 and 2,884.32 is: 4,326.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,675.74 : 16,013.82 = 2,884.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,675.74/16,013.82 = 2,884.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,675.74x = 16,013.82 × 2,884.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,675.74x = 46,188,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,188,981.30/10,675.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.54

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