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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.08, 16,497.95 and 3,600.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.08, 16,497.95 and 3,600.99 is: 5,402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.08 : 16,497.95 = 3,600.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.08/16,497.95 = 3,600.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.08x = 16,497.95 × 3,600.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.08x = 59,408,955.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,408,955.22/10,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,402.25

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