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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.06, 16,489.44 and 3,599.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.06, 16,489.44 and 3,599.55 is: 5,397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.06 : 16,489.44 = 3,599.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.06/16,489.44 = 3,599.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.06x = 16,489.44 × 3,599.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.06x = 59,354,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,354,563.75/10,997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,397.31

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