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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.30, 16,473.49 and 2,662.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.30, 16,473.49 and 2,662.29 is: 3,993.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.30 : 16,473.49 = 2,662.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.30/16,473.49 = 2,662.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.30x = 16,473.49 × 2,662.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.30x = 43,857,201.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,857,201.04/10,982.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.44

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