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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.28, 16,489.80 and 4,836.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.28, 16,489.80 and 4,836.72 is: 7,256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.28 : 16,489.80 = 4,836.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.28/16,489.80 = 4,836.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.28x = 16,489.80 × 4,836.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.28x = 79,756,545.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,756,545.46/10,991.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,256.35

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