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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.34, 16,492.86 and 2,675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.34, 16,492.86 and 2,675.44 is: 4,013.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.34 : 16,492.86 = 2,675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.34/16,492.86 = 2,675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.34x = 16,492.86 × 2,675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.34x = 44,125,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,125,657.36/10,995.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.12

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