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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,884.73, 16,327.08 and 2,987.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,884.73, 16,327.08 and 2,987.33 is: 4,480.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,884.73 : 16,327.08 = 2,987.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,884.73/16,327.08 = 2,987.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,884.73x = 16,327.08 × 2,987.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,884.73x = 48,774,375.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,774,375.90/10,884.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.99

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