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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.87, 16,496.80 and 3,602.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.87, 16,496.80 and 3,602.37 is: 5,403.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.87 : 16,496.80 = 3,602.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.87/16,496.80 = 3,602.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.87x = 16,496.80 × 3,602.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.87x = 59,427,494.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,427,494.93/10,997.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.55

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