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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,999.16, 16,498.59 and 2,679.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,999.16, 16,498.59 and 2,679.19 is: 4,018.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,999.16 : 16,498.59 = 2,679.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,999.16/16,498.59 = 2,679.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,999.16x = 16,498.59 × 2,679.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,999.16x = 44,202,898.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,202,898.85/10,999.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.75

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