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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.91, 16,492.90 and 3,595.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.91, 16,492.90 and 3,595.69 is: 5,394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.91 : 16,492.90 = 3,595.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.91/16,492.90 = 3,595.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.91x = 16,492.90 × 3,595.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.91x = 59,303,255.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,303,255.16/10,992.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.68

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