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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.34, 16,488.36 and 2,672.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.34, 16,488.36 and 2,672.33 is: 4,008.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.34 : 16,488.36 = 2,672.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.34/16,488.36 = 2,672.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.34x = 16,488.36 × 2,672.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.34x = 44,062,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,062,332.40/10,992.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.46

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