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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.58, 16,473.95 and 2,662.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.58, 16,473.95 and 2,662.67 is: 3,994.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.58 : 16,473.95 = 2,662.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.58/16,473.95 = 2,662.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.58x = 16,473.95 × 2,662.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.58x = 43,864,596.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,864,596.76/10,982.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.02

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