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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,679.95, 16,019.93 and 2,889.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,679.95, 16,019.93 and 2,889.37 is: 4,334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,679.95 : 16,019.93 = 2,889.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,679.95/16,019.93 = 2,889.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,679.95x = 16,019.93 × 2,889.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,679.95x = 46,287,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,287,516.14/10,679.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.06

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