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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.50, 16,493.08 and 2,675.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.50, 16,493.08 and 2,675.48 is: 4,013.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.50 : 16,493.08 = 2,675.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.50/16,493.08 = 2,675.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.50x = 16,493.08 × 2,675.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.50x = 44,126,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,126,905.68/10,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.18

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