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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.32, 16,491.24 and 3,202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.32, 16,491.24 and 3,202.68 is: 4,803.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.32 : 16,491.24 = 3,202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.32/16,491.24 = 3,202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.32x = 16,491.24 × 3,202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.32x = 52,816,164.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,816,164.52/10,996.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.08

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