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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.03, 16,492.12 and 3,599.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.03, 16,492.12 and 3,599.84 is: 5,398.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.03 : 16,492.12 = 3,599.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.03/16,492.12 = 3,599.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.03x = 16,492.12 × 3,599.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.03x = 59,368,993.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,368,993.26/10,997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,398.64

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