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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,990.23, 16,473.73 and 3,592.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,990.23, 16,473.73 and 3,592.70 is: 5,385.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,990.23 : 16,473.73 = 3,592.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,990.23/16,473.73 = 3,592.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,990.23x = 16,473.73 × 3,592.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,990.23x = 59,185,239.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,185,239.60/10,990.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.26

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