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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,676.84, 16,015.62 and 2,885.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,676.84, 16,015.62 and 2,885.72 is: 4,328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,676.84 : 16,015.62 = 2,885.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,676.84/16,015.62 = 2,885.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,676.84x = 16,015.62 × 2,885.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,676.84x = 46,216,594.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,216,594.95/10,676.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,328.68

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