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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.07, 16,493.37 and 4,421.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.07, 16,493.37 and 4,421.26 is: 6,632.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.07 : 16,493.37 = 4,421.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.07/16,493.37 = 4,421.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.07x = 16,493.37 × 4,421.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.07x = 72,921,477.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,921,477.05/10,995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,632.20

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