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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.57, 16,015.26 and 2,885.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.57, 16,015.26 and 2,885.39 is: 4,328.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.57 : 16,015.26 = 2,885.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.57/16,015.26 = 2,885.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.57x = 16,015.26 × 2,885.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.57x = 46,210,190.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,210,190.98/10,676.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,328.19

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