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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,986.26, 16,481.51 and 3,588.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,986.26, 16,481.51 and 3,588.73 is: 5,383.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,986.26 : 16,481.51 = 3,588.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,986.26/16,481.51 = 3,588.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,986.26x = 16,481.51 × 3,588.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,986.26x = 59,147,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,147,689.38/10,986.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.79

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