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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.64, 16,494.99 and 2,676.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.64, 16,494.99 and 2,676.66 is: 4,014.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.64 : 16,494.99 = 2,676.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.64/16,494.99 = 2,676.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.64x = 16,494.99 × 2,676.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.64x = 44,151,397.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,151,397.46/10,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.99

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