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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.89, 16,496.34 and 3,099.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.89, 16,496.34 and 3,099.54 is: 4,649.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.89 : 16,496.34 = 3,099.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.89/16,496.34 = 3,099.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.89x = 16,496.34 × 3,099.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.89x = 51,131,065.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,131,065.68/10,996.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.59

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