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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,998.46, 16,498.96 and 3,207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,998.46, 16,498.96 and 3,207.27 is: 4,811.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,998.46 : 16,498.96 = 3,207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,998.46/16,498.96 = 3,207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,998.46x = 16,498.96 × 3,207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,998.46x = 52,916,619.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,916,619.44/10,998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.28

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