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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,994.21, 16,491.32 and 2,674.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,994.21, 16,491.32 and 2,674.17 is: 4,011.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,994.21 : 16,491.32 = 2,674.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,994.21/16,491.32 = 2,674.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,994.21x = 16,491.32 × 2,674.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,994.21x = 44,100,651.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,100,651.29/10,994.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.26

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