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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,994.98, 16,490.87 and 3,599.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,994.98, 16,490.87 and 3,599.73 is: 5,399.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,994.98 : 16,490.87 = 3,599.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,994.98/16,490.87 = 3,599.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,994.98x = 16,490.87 × 3,599.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,994.98x = 59,362,688.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,362,688.46/10,994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,399.07

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