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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.65, 16,487.33 and 2,671.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.65, 16,487.33 and 2,671.64 is: 4,007.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.65 : 16,487.33 = 2,671.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.65/16,487.33 = 2,671.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.65x = 16,487.33 × 2,671.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.65x = 44,048,241.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,048,241.52/10,991.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.43

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