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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.72, 16,493.64 and 3,600.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.72, 16,493.64 and 3,600.12 is: 5,400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.72 : 16,493.64 = 3,600.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.72/16,493.64 = 3,600.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.72x = 16,493.64 × 3,600.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.72x = 59,379,083.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,379,083.24/10,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.20

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