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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.75, 16,496.40 and 2,677.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.75, 16,496.40 and 2,677.81 is: 4,016.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.75 : 16,496.40 = 2,677.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.75/16,496.40 = 2,677.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.75x = 16,496.40 × 2,677.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.75x = 44,174,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,174,224.88/10,997.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.66

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