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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,898.58, 16,346.28 and 3,503.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,898.58, 16,346.28 and 3,503.66 is: 5,254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,898.58 : 16,346.28 = 3,503.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,898.58/16,346.28 = 3,503.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,898.58x = 16,346.28 × 3,503.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,898.58x = 57,271,807.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,271,807.38/10,898.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,254.98

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