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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,678.04, 16,017.08 and 2,886.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,678.04, 16,017.08 and 2,886.86 is: 4,330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,678.04 : 16,017.08 = 2,886.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,678.04/16,017.08 = 2,886.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,678.04x = 16,017.08 × 2,886.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,678.04x = 46,238,973.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,238,973.05/10,678.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.29

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