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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,789.96, 16,184.40 and 2,998.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,789.96, 16,184.40 and 2,998.84 is: 4,498.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,789.96 : 16,184.40 = 2,998.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,789.96/16,184.40 = 2,998.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,789.96x = 16,184.40 × 2,998.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,789.96x = 48,534,426.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,534,426.10/10,789.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.11

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