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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.99, 16,487.75 and 2,672.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.99, 16,487.75 and 2,672.04 is: 4,008.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.99 : 16,487.75 = 2,672.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.99/16,487.75 = 2,672.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.99x = 16,487.75 × 2,672.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.99x = 44,055,914.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055,914.15/10,991.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.00

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