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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,994.86, 16,492.15 and 2,674.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,994.86, 16,492.15 and 2,674.89 is: 4,012.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,994.86 : 16,492.15 = 2,674.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,994.86/16,492.15 = 2,674.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,994.86x = 16,492.15 × 2,674.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,994.86x = 44,114,604.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,114,604.65/10,994.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.29

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