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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,677.69, 16,014.65 and 2,887.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,677.69, 16,014.65 and 2,887.11 is: 4,330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,677.69 : 16,014.65 = 2,887.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,677.69/16,014.65 = 2,887.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,677.69x = 16,014.65 × 2,887.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,677.69x = 46,236,041.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,236,041.73/10,677.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.15

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