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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,984.57, 16,476.71 and 2,664.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,984.57, 16,476.71 and 2,664.65 is: 3,996.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,984.57 : 16,476.71 = 2,664.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,984.57/16,476.71 = 2,664.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,984.57x = 16,476.71 × 2,664.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,984.57x = 43,904,693.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,904,693.17/10,984.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.94

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