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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.13, 16,495.46 and 2,677.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.13, 16,495.46 and 2,677.19 is: 4,015.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.13 : 16,495.46 = 2,677.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.13/16,495.46 = 2,677.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.13x = 16,495.46 × 2,677.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.13x = 44,161,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,161,456.59/10,997.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.73

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