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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,993.74, 16,490.37 and 2,673.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,993.74, 16,490.37 and 2,673.81 is: 4,010.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,993.74 : 16,490.37 = 2,673.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,993.74/16,490.37 = 2,673.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,993.74x = 16,490.37 × 2,673.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,993.74x = 44,092,116.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,092,116.21/10,993.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.66

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