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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.01, 16,482.78 and 3,593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.01, 16,482.78 and 3,593.64 is: 5,389.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.01 : 16,482.78 = 3,593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.01/16,482.78 = 3,593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.01x = 16,482.78 × 3,593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.01x = 59,233,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,233,177.52/10,991.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.24

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