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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.36, 16,489.06 and 3,596.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.36, 16,489.06 and 3,596.23 is: 5,395.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.36 : 16,489.06 = 3,596.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.36/16,489.06 = 3,596.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.36x = 16,489.06 × 3,596.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.36x = 59,298,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,298,402.03/10,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.00

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