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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.36, 16,475.41 and 3,593.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.36, 16,475.41 and 3,593.84 is: 5,386.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.36 : 16,475.41 = 3,593.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.36/16,475.41 = 3,593.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.36x = 16,475.41 × 3,593.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.36x = 59,209,909.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,209,909.59/10,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,386.95

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