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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,999.90, 16,499.69 and 2,679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,999.90, 16,499.69 and 2,679.92 is: 4,019.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,999.90 : 16,499.69 = 2,679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,999.90/16,499.69 = 2,679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,999.90x = 16,499.69 × 2,679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,999.90x = 44,217,849.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,217,849.22/10,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.84

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