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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,998.33, 16,497.52 and 2,678.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,998.33, 16,497.52 and 2,678.35 is: 4,017.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,998.33 : 16,497.52 = 2,678.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,998.33/16,497.52 = 2,678.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,998.33x = 16,497.52 × 2,678.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,998.33x = 44,186,050.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,186,050.20/10,998.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.53

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