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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,990.28, 16,481.93 and 3,592.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,990.28, 16,481.93 and 3,592.76 is: 5,387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,990.28 : 16,481.93 = 3,592.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,990.28/16,481.93 = 3,592.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,990.28x = 16,481.93 × 3,592.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,990.28x = 59,215,538.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,215,538.66/10,990.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.99

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