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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.60, 16,483.69 and 3,594.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.60, 16,483.69 and 3,594.32 is: 5,390.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.60 : 16,483.69 = 3,594.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.60/16,483.69 = 3,594.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.60x = 16,483.69 × 3,594.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.60x = 59,247,656.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,247,656.64/10,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,390.27

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