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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,997.88, 16,495.07 and 3,204.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,997.88, 16,495.07 and 3,204.87 is: 4,806.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,997.88 : 16,495.07 = 3,204.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,997.88/16,495.07 = 3,204.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,997.88x = 16,495.07 × 3,204.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,997.88x = 52,864,538.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,864,538.97/10,997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.79

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