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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,876.01, 16,314.02 and 2,668.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,876.01, 16,314.02 and 2,668.01 is: 4,002.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,876.01 : 16,314.02 = 2,668.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,876.01/16,314.02 = 2,668.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,876.01x = 16,314.02 × 2,668.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,876.01x = 43,525,968.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,525,968.50/10,876.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.02

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