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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.06, 16,475.70 and 3,586.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.06, 16,475.70 and 3,586.54 is: 5,380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.06 : 16,475.70 = 3,586.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.06/16,475.70 = 3,586.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.06x = 16,475.70 × 3,586.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.06x = 59,090,757.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,090,757.08/10,982.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,380.66

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