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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,999.30, 16,494.15 and 4,423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,999.30, 16,494.15 and 4,423.30 is: 6,633.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,999.30 : 16,494.15 = 4,423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,999.30/16,494.15 = 4,423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,999.30x = 16,494.15 × 4,423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,999.30x = 72,958,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,958,573.70/10,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,633.02

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