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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.11, 16,494.68 and 3,599.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.11, 16,494.68 and 3,599.98 is: 5,400.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.11 : 16,494.68 = 3,599.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.11/16,494.68 = 3,599.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.11x = 16,494.68 × 3,599.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.11x = 59,380,518.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,380,518.11/10,995.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.63

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