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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,988.67, 16,482.84 and 2,668.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,988.67, 16,482.84 and 2,668.75 is: 4,003.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,988.67 : 16,482.84 = 2,668.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,988.67/16,482.84 = 2,668.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,988.67x = 16,482.84 × 2,668.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,988.67x = 43,988,579.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,988,579.25/10,988.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.08

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