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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.36, 16,492.08 and 3,203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.36, 16,492.08 and 3,203.64 is: 4,805.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.36 : 16,492.08 = 3,203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.36/16,492.08 = 3,203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.36x = 16,492.08 × 3,203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.36x = 52,834,687.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,834,687.17/10,995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,805.18

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