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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,683.43, 16,023.24 and 2,890.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,683.43, 16,023.24 and 2,890.42 is: 4,335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,683.43 : 16,023.24 = 2,890.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,683.43/16,023.24 = 2,890.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,683.43x = 16,023.24 × 2,890.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,683.43x = 46,313,853.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,313,853.30/10,683.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.11

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