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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,998.27, 16,497.68 and 3,609.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,998.27, 16,497.68 and 3,609.45 is: 5,414.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,998.27 : 16,497.68 = 3,609.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,998.27/16,497.68 = 3,609.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,998.27x = 16,497.68 × 3,609.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,998.27x = 59,547,533.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,547,533.03/10,998.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,414.26

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