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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.92, 16,490.75 and 3,597.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.92, 16,490.75 and 3,597.30 is: 5,394.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.92 : 16,490.75 = 3,597.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.92/16,490.75 = 3,597.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.92x = 16,490.75 × 3,597.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.92x = 59,322,156.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,322,156.99/10,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.43

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