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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.51, 16,496.30 and 2,677.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.51, 16,496.30 and 2,677.53 is: 4,016.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.51 : 16,496.30 = 2,677.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.51/16,496.30 = 2,677.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.51x = 16,496.30 × 2,677.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.51x = 44,169,338.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,169,338.14/10,997.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.30

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