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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.74, 16,496.56 and 2,677.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.74, 16,496.56 and 2,677.73 is: 4,016.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.74 : 16,496.56 = 2,677.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.74/16,496.56 = 2,677.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.74x = 16,496.56 × 2,677.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.74x = 44,173,254.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,173,254.47/10,997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.58

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