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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,687.71, 16,031.58 and 2,896.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,687.71, 16,031.58 and 2,896.53 is: 4,344.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,687.71 : 16,031.58 = 2,896.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,687.71/16,031.58 = 2,896.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,687.71x = 16,031.58 × 2,896.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,687.71x = 46,435,952.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,435,952.42/10,687.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.80

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