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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.95, 16,491.73 and 3,596.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.95, 16,491.73 and 3,596.83 is: 5,396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.95 : 16,491.73 = 3,596.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.95/16,491.73 = 3,596.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.95x = 16,491.73 × 3,596.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.95x = 59,317,898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,317,898.99/10,992.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,396.00

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