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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.22, 16,495.96 and 3,206.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.22, 16,495.96 and 3,206.36 is: 4,809.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.22 : 16,495.96 = 3,206.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.22/16,495.96 = 3,206.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.22x = 16,495.96 × 3,206.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.22x = 52,891,986.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,891,986.31/10,997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,809.58

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