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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.18, 16,495.53 and 2,677.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.18, 16,495.53 and 2,677.24 is: 4,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.18 : 16,495.53 = 2,677.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.18/16,495.53 = 2,677.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.18x = 16,495.53 × 2,677.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.18x = 44,162,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,162,451.50/10,997.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.80

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