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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.79, 16,493.68 and 2,675.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.79, 16,493.68 and 2,675.81 is: 4,013.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.79 : 16,493.68 = 2,675.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.79/16,493.68 = 2,675.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.79x = 16,493.68 × 2,675.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.79x = 44,133,890.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,133,890.63/10,995.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.71

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