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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,993.23, 16,478.23 and 3,595.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,993.23, 16,478.23 and 3,595.70 is: 5,389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,993.23 : 16,478.23 = 3,595.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,993.23/16,478.23 = 3,595.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,993.23x = 16,478.23 × 3,595.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,993.23x = 59,250,771.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,250,771.61/10,993.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.75

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