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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.34, 16,481.22 and 3,594.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.34, 16,481.22 and 3,594.21 is: 5,388.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.34 : 16,481.22 = 3,594.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.34/16,481.22 = 3,594.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.34x = 16,481.22 × 3,594.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.34x = 59,236,883.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,236,883.33/10,992.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.92

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