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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,999.02, 16,498.56 and 2,679.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,999.02, 16,498.56 and 2,679.03 is: 4,018.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,999.02 : 16,498.56 = 2,679.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,999.02/16,498.56 = 2,679.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,999.02x = 16,498.56 × 2,679.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,999.02x = 44,200,137.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,200,137.20/10,999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.55

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