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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,993.39, 16,490.12 and 2,673.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,993.39, 16,490.12 and 2,673.41 is: 4,010.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,993.39 : 16,490.12 = 2,673.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,993.39/16,490.12 = 2,673.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,993.39x = 16,490.12 × 2,673.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,993.39x = 44,084,755.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,084,755.89/10,993.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.12

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