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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.28, 16,495.69 and 2,677.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.28, 16,495.69 and 2,677.35 is: 4,015.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.28 : 16,495.69 = 2,677.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.28/16,495.69 = 2,677.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.28x = 16,495.69 × 2,677.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.28x = 44,164,735.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,164,735.62/10,997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.97

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