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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,998.50, 16,497.76 and 3,702.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,998.50, 16,497.76 and 3,702.50 is: 5,553.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,998.50 : 16,497.76 = 3,702.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,998.50/16,497.76 = 3,702.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,998.50x = 16,497.76 × 3,702.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,998.50x = 61,082,956.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,082,956.40/10,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.75

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