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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,999.34, 16,499.02 and 2,679.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,999.34, 16,499.02 and 2,679.29 is: 4,018.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,999.34 : 16,499.02 = 2,679.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,999.34/16,499.02 = 2,679.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,999.34x = 16,499.02 × 2,679.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,999.34x = 44,205,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,205,659.30/10,999.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.94

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