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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.71, 16,492.44 and 4,421.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.71, 16,492.44 and 4,421.66 is: 6,630.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.71 : 16,492.44 = 4,421.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.71/16,492.44 = 4,421.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.71x = 16,492.44 × 4,421.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.71x = 72,923,962.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,923,962.25/10,997.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,630.83

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