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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,772.93, 16,158.11 and 2,876.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,772.93, 16,158.11 and 2,876.04 is: 4,313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,772.93 : 16,158.11 = 2,876.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,772.93/16,158.11 = 2,876.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,772.93x = 16,158.11 × 2,876.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,772.93x = 46,471,356.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,471,356.30/10,772.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.71

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