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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.83, 16,496.77 and 2,677.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.83, 16,496.77 and 2,677.85 is: 4,016.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.83 : 16,496.77 = 2,677.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.83/16,496.77 = 2,677.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.83x = 16,496.77 × 2,677.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.83x = 44,175,793.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,175,793.06/10,997.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.78

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