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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,767.26, 16,150.87 and 2,869.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,767.26, 16,150.87 and 2,869.78 is: 4,304.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,767.26 : 16,150.87 = 2,869.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,767.26/16,150.87 = 2,869.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,767.26x = 16,150.87 × 2,869.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,767.26x = 46,349,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,349,443.71/10,767.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.66

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