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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,675.96, 16,012.86 and 2,883.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,675.96, 16,012.86 and 2,883.88 is: 4,325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,675.96 : 16,012.86 = 2,883.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,675.96/16,012.86 = 2,883.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,675.96x = 16,012.86 × 2,883.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,675.96x = 46,179,166.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,179,166.70/10,675.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.53

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