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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,885.78, 16,328.67 and 2,677.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,885.78, 16,328.67 and 2,677.78 is: 4,016.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,885.78 : 16,328.67 = 2,677.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,885.78/16,328.67 = 2,677.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,885.78x = 16,328.67 × 2,677.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,885.78x = 43,724,585.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,724,585.95/10,885.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.67

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