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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,988.97, 16,483.50 and 2,668.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,988.97, 16,483.50 and 2,668.95 is: 4,003.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,988.97 : 16,483.50 = 2,668.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,988.97/16,483.50 = 2,668.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,988.97x = 16,483.50 × 2,668.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,988.97x = 43,993,637.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,993,637.33/10,988.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.44

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