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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.90, 16,495.11 and 2,676.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.90, 16,495.11 and 2,676.96 is: 4,015.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.90 : 16,495.11 = 2,676.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.90/16,495.11 = 2,676.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.90x = 16,495.11 × 2,676.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.90x = 44,156,749.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,156,749.67/10,996.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.38

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