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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,987.59, 16,482.41 and 3,592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,987.59, 16,482.41 and 3,592.80 is: 5,389.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,987.59 : 16,482.41 = 3,592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,987.59/16,482.41 = 3,592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,987.59x = 16,482.41 × 3,592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,987.59x = 59,217,984.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,217,984.68/10,987.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.53

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