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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.30, 16,494.46 and 2,676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.30, 16,494.46 and 2,676.32 is: 4,014.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.30 : 16,494.46 = 2,676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.30/16,494.46 = 2,676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.30x = 16,494.46 × 2,676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.30x = 44,144,425.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,144,425.88/10,996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.48

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