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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,767.17, 16,149.46 and 2,870.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,767.17, 16,149.46 and 2,870.27 is: 4,305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.17 : 16,149.46 = 2,870.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.17/16,149.46 = 2,870.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.17x = 16,149.46 × 2,870.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.17x = 46,353,368.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,353,368.81/10,767.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.07

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