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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,998.81, 16,501.05 and 3,884.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,998.81, 16,501.05 and 3,884.85 is: 5,828.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,998.81 : 16,501.05 = 3,884.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,998.81/16,501.05 = 3,884.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,998.81x = 16,501.05 × 3,884.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,998.81x = 64,104,104.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,104,104.09/10,998.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,828.28

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