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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.08, 16,497.66 and 3,606.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.08, 16,497.66 and 3,606.74 is: 5,410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.08 : 16,497.66 = 3,606.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.08/16,497.66 = 3,606.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.08x = 16,497.66 × 3,606.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.08x = 59,502,770.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,502,770.23/10,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.78

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