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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,677.29, 16,016.25 and 2,886.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,677.29, 16,016.25 and 2,886.17 is: 4,329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,677.29 : 16,016.25 = 2,886.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,677.29/16,016.25 = 2,886.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,677.29x = 16,016.25 × 2,886.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,677.29x = 46,225,620.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,225,620.26/10,677.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.34

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