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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,682.08, 16,023.42 and 2,890.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,682.08, 16,023.42 and 2,890.88 is: 4,336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,682.08 : 16,023.42 = 2,890.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,682.08/16,023.42 = 2,890.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,682.08x = 16,023.42 × 2,890.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,682.08x = 46,321,784.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,321,784.41/10,682.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.40

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