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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.84, 16,481.97 and 3,594.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.84, 16,481.97 and 3,594.71 is: 5,389.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.84 : 16,481.97 = 3,594.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.84/16,481.97 = 3,594.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.84x = 16,481.97 × 3,594.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.84x = 59,247,902.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,247,902.38/10,992.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.68

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