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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,998.32, 16,494.24 and 3,204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,998.32, 16,494.24 and 3,204.68 is: 4,806.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,998.32 : 16,494.24 = 3,204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,998.32/16,494.24 = 3,204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,998.32x = 16,494.24 × 3,204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,998.32x = 52,858,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,858,761.04/10,998.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.08

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