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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.18, 16,014.26 and 2,884.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.18, 16,014.26 and 2,884.98 is: 4,327.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.18 : 16,014.26 = 2,884.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.18/16,014.26 = 2,884.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.18x = 16,014.26 × 2,884.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.18x = 46,200,805.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,200,805.39/10,676.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,327.47

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