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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.41, 16,488.50 and 3,595.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.41, 16,488.50 and 3,595.79 is: 5,392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.41 : 16,488.50 = 3,595.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.41/16,488.50 = 3,595.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.41x = 16,488.50 × 3,595.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.41x = 59,289,206.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,289,206.66/10,995.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.18

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