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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.52, 16,492.86 and 3,600.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.52, 16,492.86 and 3,600.33 is: 5,399.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.52 : 16,492.86 = 3,600.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.52/16,492.86 = 3,600.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.52x = 16,492.86 × 3,600.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.52x = 59,379,738.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,379,738.64/10,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,399.38

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