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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,994.39, 16,491.62 and 2,674.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,994.39, 16,491.62 and 2,674.41 is: 4,011.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,994.39 : 16,491.62 = 2,674.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,994.39/16,491.62 = 2,674.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,994.39x = 16,491.62 × 2,674.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,994.39x = 44,105,353.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,105,353.44/10,994.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.62

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