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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.04, 16,484.97 and 3,595.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.04, 16,484.97 and 3,595.79 is: 5,393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.04 : 16,484.97 = 3,595.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.04/16,484.97 = 3,595.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.04x = 16,484.97 × 3,595.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.04x = 59,276,524.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,276,524.75/10,991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.17

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