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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.38, 16,494.33 and 2,676.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.38, 16,494.33 and 2,676.44 is: 4,014.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.38 : 16,494.33 = 2,676.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.38/16,494.33 = 2,676.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.38x = 16,494.33 × 2,676.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.38x = 44,146,002.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,146,002.11/10,996.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.59

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