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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,897.65, 16,346.88 and 3,501.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,897.65, 16,346.88 and 3,501.99 is: 5,253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,897.65 : 16,346.88 = 3,501.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,897.65/16,346.88 = 3,501.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,897.65x = 16,346.88 × 3,501.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,897.65x = 57,246,610.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,246,610.29/10,897.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.12

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