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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,766.96, 16,151.13 and 2,869.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,766.96, 16,151.13 and 2,869.39 is: 4,304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,766.96 : 16,151.13 = 2,869.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,766.96/16,151.13 = 2,869.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,766.96x = 16,151.13 × 2,869.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,766.96x = 46,343,890.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,343,890.91/10,766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.27

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