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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.01, 16,494.05 and 2,676.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.01, 16,494.05 and 2,676.03 is: 4,014.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.01 : 16,494.05 = 2,676.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.01/16,494.05 = 2,676.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.01x = 16,494.05 × 2,676.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.01x = 44,138,579.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,138,579.31/10,996.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.05

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