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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.90, 16,493.85 and 3,600.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.90, 16,493.85 and 3,600.47 is: 5,400.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.90 : 16,493.85 = 3,600.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.90/16,493.85 = 3,600.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.90x = 16,493.85 × 3,600.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.90x = 59,385,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,385,653.34/10,996.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,400.22

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