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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,998.10, 16,492.02 and 3,205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,998.10, 16,492.02 and 3,205.36 is: 4,806.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,998.10 : 16,492.02 = 3,205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,998.10/16,492.02 = 3,205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,998.10x = 16,492.02 × 3,205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,998.10x = 52,862,861.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,862,861.23/10,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.54

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