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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,873.41, 16,310.12 and 2,665.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,873.41, 16,310.12 and 2,665.41 is: 3,998.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,873.41 : 16,310.12 = 2,665.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,873.41/16,310.12 = 2,665.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,873.41x = 16,310.12 × 2,665.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,873.41x = 43,473,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,473,143.62/10,873.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.12

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