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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.45, 16,475.02 and 2,663.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.45, 16,475.02 and 2,663.54 is: 3,995.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.45 : 16,475.02 = 2,663.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.45/16,475.02 = 2,663.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.45x = 16,475.02 × 2,663.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.45x = 43,881,857.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,881,857.51/10,983.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.27

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