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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,691.61, 16,035.98 and 3,295.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,691.61, 16,035.98 and 3,295.91 is: 4,943.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,691.61 : 16,035.98 = 3,295.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,691.61/16,035.98 = 3,295.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,691.61x = 16,035.98 × 3,295.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,691.61x = 52,853,050.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,853,050.18/10,691.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.41

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