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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,998.76, 16,498.14 and 3,208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,998.76, 16,498.14 and 3,208.20 is: 4,812.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,998.76 : 16,498.14 = 3,208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,998.76/16,498.14 = 3,208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,998.76x = 16,498.14 × 3,208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,998.76x = 52,929,332.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,929,332.75/10,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,812.30

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