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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.58, 16,494.99 and 3,205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.58, 16,494.99 and 3,205 is: 4,807.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.58 : 16,494.99 = 3,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.58/16,494.99 = 3,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.58x = 16,494.99 × 3,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.58x = 52,866,442.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,866,442.95/10,995.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.97

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