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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,989.23, 16,483.62 and 2,669.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,989.23, 16,483.62 and 2,669.29 is: 4,003.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,989.23 : 16,483.62 = 2,669.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,989.23/16,483.62 = 2,669.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,989.23x = 16,483.62 × 2,669.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,989.23x = 43,999,562.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,999,562.03/10,989.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.88

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