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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,766.81, 16,150.34 and 2,869.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,766.81, 16,150.34 and 2,869.28 is: 4,303.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,766.81 : 16,150.34 = 2,869.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,766.81/16,150.34 = 2,869.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,766.81x = 16,150.34 × 2,869.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,766.81x = 46,339,847.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,339,847.56/10,766.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.95

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