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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.30, 16,495.96 and 2,677.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.30, 16,495.96 and 2,677.32 is: 4,015.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.30 : 16,495.96 = 2,677.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.30/16,495.96 = 2,677.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.30x = 16,495.96 × 2,677.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.30x = 44,164,963.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,164,963.63/10,997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.98

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