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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.36, 16,492.91 and 2,675.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.36, 16,492.91 and 2,675.38 is: 4,013.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.36 : 16,492.91 = 2,675.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.36/16,492.91 = 2,675.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.36x = 16,492.91 × 2,675.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.36x = 44,124,746.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,124,746.95/10,995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.03

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