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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,994.70, 16,492.47 and 3,599.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,994.70, 16,492.47 and 3,599.13 is: 5,398.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,994.70 : 16,492.47 = 3,599.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,994.70/16,492.47 = 3,599.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,994.70x = 16,492.47 × 3,599.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,994.70x = 59,358,543.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,358,543.55/10,994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,398.83

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