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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,789.84, 16,182.96 and 2,996.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,789.84, 16,182.96 and 2,996.56 is: 4,494.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,789.84 : 16,182.96 = 2,996.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,789.84/16,182.96 = 2,996.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,789.84x = 16,182.96 × 2,996.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,789.84x = 48,493,210.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,493,210.62/10,789.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.34

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