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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,988.46, 16,482.96 and 3,197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,988.46, 16,482.96 and 3,197.34 is: 4,796.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,988.46 : 16,482.96 = 3,197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,988.46/16,482.96 = 3,197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,988.46x = 16,482.96 × 3,197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,988.46x = 52,701,627.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,701,627.33/10,988.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,796.09

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