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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.70, 16,487.55 and 3,596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.70, 16,487.55 and 3,596.40 is: 5,394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.70 : 16,487.55 = 3,596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.70/16,487.55 = 3,596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.70x = 16,487.55 × 3,596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.70x = 59,295,824.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,295,824.82/10,991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.60

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