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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.44, 16,492.76 and 3,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.44, 16,492.76 and 3,204.40 is: 4,806.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.44 : 16,492.76 = 3,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.44/16,492.76 = 3,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.44x = 16,492.76 × 3,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.44x = 52,849,400.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,849,400.14/10,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.48

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