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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.36, 16,492.80 and 2,675.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.36, 16,492.80 and 2,675.42 is: 4,013.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.36 : 16,492.80 = 2,675.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.36/16,492.80 = 2,675.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.36x = 16,492.80 × 2,675.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.36x = 44,125,084.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,125,084.51/10,995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.06

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