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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.50, 16,496.34 and 2,677.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.50, 16,496.34 and 2,677.56 is: 4,016.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.50 : 16,496.34 = 2,677.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.50/16,496.34 = 2,677.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.50x = 16,496.34 × 2,677.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.50x = 44,169,940.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,169,940.13/10,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.36

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