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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,993.70, 16,492.85 and 3,597.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,993.70, 16,492.85 and 3,597.58 is: 5,397.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,993.70 : 16,492.85 = 3,597.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,993.70/16,492.85 = 3,597.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,993.70x = 16,492.85 × 3,597.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,993.70x = 59,334,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,334,315.06/10,993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,397.12

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