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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,998.10, 16,497.15 and 7,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,998.10, 16,497.15 and 7,280.20 is: 10,920.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,998.10 : 16,497.15 = 7,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,998.10/16,497.15 = 7,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,998.10x = 16,497.15 × 7,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,998.10x = 120,102,551.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,102,551.43/10,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,920.30

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