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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.50, 16,496.26 and 3,701.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.50, 16,496.26 and 3,701.50 is: 5,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.50 : 16,496.26 = 3,701.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.50/16,496.26 = 3,701.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.50x = 16,496.26 × 3,701.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.50x = 61,060,906.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,060,906.39/10,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.25

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