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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,677.52, 16,017.12 and 2,886.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,677.52, 16,017.12 and 2,886.22 is: 4,329.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,677.52 : 16,017.12 = 2,886.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,677.52/16,017.12 = 2,886.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,677.52x = 16,017.12 × 2,886.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,677.52x = 46,228,932.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,228,932.09/10,677.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.56

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