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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.67, 16,493.31 and 2,675.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.67, 16,493.31 and 2,675.64 is: 4,013.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.67 : 16,493.31 = 2,675.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.67/16,493.31 = 2,675.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.67x = 16,493.31 × 2,675.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.67x = 44,130,159.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,130,159.97/10,995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.41

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