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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,990.66, 16,486.18 and 3,595.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,990.66, 16,486.18 and 3,595.10 is: 5,392.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,990.66 : 16,486.18 = 3,595.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,990.66/16,486.18 = 3,595.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,990.66x = 16,486.18 × 3,595.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,990.66x = 59,269,465.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,269,465.72/10,990.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.71

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