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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.26, 16,492.08 and 3,881.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.26, 16,492.08 and 3,881.46 is: 5,821.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.26 : 16,492.08 = 3,881.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.26/16,492.08 = 3,881.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.26x = 16,492.08 × 3,881.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.26x = 64,013,348.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,013,348.84/10,996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.37

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