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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,985.26, 16,480.01 and 3,587.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,985.26, 16,480.01 and 3,587.73 is: 5,382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,985.26 : 16,480.01 = 3,587.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,985.26/16,480.01 = 3,587.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,985.26x = 16,480.01 × 3,587.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,985.26x = 59,125,826.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,125,826.28/10,985.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,382.29

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