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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.92, 16,487.72 and 2,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.92, 16,487.72 and 2,672 is: 4,007.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.92 : 16,487.72 = 2,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.92/16,487.72 = 2,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.92x = 16,487.72 × 2,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.92x = 44,055,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055,187.84/10,991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.96

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