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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.93, 16,474.40 and 2,662.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.93, 16,474.40 and 2,662.93 is: 3,994.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.93 : 16,474.40 = 2,662.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.93/16,474.40 = 2,662.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.93x = 16,474.40 × 2,662.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.93x = 43,870,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,870,162.88/10,982.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.40

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