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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,983.51, 16,475.12 and 2,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,983.51, 16,475.12 and 2,663.60 is: 3,995.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,983.51 : 16,475.12 = 2,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,983.51/16,475.12 = 2,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,983.51x = 16,475.12 × 2,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,983.51x = 43,883,129.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,883,129.63/10,983.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.36

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