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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,687.10, 16,031.56 and 2,790.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,687.10, 16,031.56 and 2,790.67 is: 4,186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,687.10 : 16,031.56 = 2,790.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,687.10/16,031.56 = 2,790.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,687.10x = 16,031.56 × 2,790.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,687.10x = 44,738,713.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,738,713.39/10,687.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.24

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