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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991.76, 16,487.64 and 3,201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991.76, 16,487.64 and 3,201.18 is: 4,801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991.76 : 16,487.64 = 3,201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991.76/16,487.64 = 3,201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991.76x = 16,487.64 × 3,201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991.76x = 52,779,903.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,779,903.42/10,991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.77

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