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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.80, 16,496.46 and 2,677.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.80, 16,496.46 and 2,677.86 is: 4,016.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.80 : 16,496.46 = 2,677.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.80/16,496.46 = 2,677.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.80x = 16,496.46 × 2,677.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.80x = 44,175,210.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,175,210.38/10,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.73

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