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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.54, 16,487.06 and 2,671.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.54, 16,487.06 and 2,671.59 is: 4,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.54 : 16,487.06 = 2,671.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.54/16,487.06 = 2,671.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.54x = 16,487.06 × 2,671.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.54x = 44,046,651.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,046,651.27/10,991.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.32

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