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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.20, 16,476.68 and 3,594.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.20, 16,476.68 and 3,594.68 is: 5,388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.20 : 16,476.68 = 3,594.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.20/16,476.68 = 3,594.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.20x = 16,476.68 × 3,594.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.20x = 59,228,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,228,392.06/10,992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.22

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