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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,883.56, 16,325.22 and 2,675.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,883.56, 16,325.22 and 2,675.56 is: 4,013.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,883.56 : 16,325.22 = 2,675.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,883.56/16,325.22 = 2,675.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,883.56x = 16,325.22 × 2,675.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,883.56x = 43,679,105.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,679,105.62/10,883.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.31

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