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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.04, 16,012.22 and 2,883.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.04, 16,012.22 and 2,883.02 is: 4,324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.04 : 16,012.22 = 2,883.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.04/16,012.22 = 2,883.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.04x = 16,012.22 × 2,883.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.04x = 46,163,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,163,550.50/10,676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.03

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