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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,998.88, 16,498.08 and 2,678.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,998.88, 16,498.08 and 2,678.92 is: 4,018.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,998.88 : 16,498.08 = 2,678.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,998.88/16,498.08 = 2,678.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,998.88x = 16,498.08 × 2,678.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,998.88x = 44,197,036.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,197,036.47/10,998.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.32

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