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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.02, 16,494.30 and 3,607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.02, 16,494.30 and 3,607.20 is: 5,410.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.02 : 16,494.30 = 3,607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.02/16,494.30 = 3,607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.02x = 16,494.30 × 3,607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.02x = 59,498,238.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,498,238.96/10,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.89

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