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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,699.41, 16,048.02 and 3,679.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,699.41, 16,048.02 and 3,679.56 is: 5,518.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,699.41 : 16,048.02 = 3,679.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,699.41/16,048.02 = 3,679.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,699.41x = 16,048.02 × 3,679.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,699.41x = 59,049,652.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,049,652.47/10,699.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.96

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