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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.81, 16,490.58 and 3,595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.81, 16,490.58 and 3,595.28 is: 5,393.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.81 : 16,490.58 = 3,595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.81/16,490.58 = 3,595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.81x = 16,490.58 × 3,595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.81x = 59,288,252.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,288,252.46/10,992.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.37

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