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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,682.35, 16,023.56 and 2,891.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,682.35, 16,023.56 and 2,891.16 is: 4,336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,682.35 : 16,023.56 = 2,891.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,682.35/16,023.56 = 2,891.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,682.35x = 16,023.56 × 2,891.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,682.35x = 46,326,661.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,326,661.27/10,682.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.75

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