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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.56, 16,490.13 and 3,200.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.56, 16,490.13 and 3,200.37 is: 4,801.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.56 : 16,490.13 = 3,200.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.56/16,490.13 = 3,200.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.56x = 16,490.13 × 3,200.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.56x = 52,774,517.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,774,517.35/10,991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.37

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