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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.68, 16,489.60 and 3,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.68, 16,489.60 and 3,595.52 is: 5,393.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.68 : 16,489.60 = 3,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.68/16,489.60 = 3,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.68x = 16,489.60 × 3,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.68x = 59,288,686.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,288,686.59/10,991.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.96

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