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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,999.62, 16,492.08 and 3,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,999.62, 16,492.08 and 3,601.44 is: 5,399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,999.62 : 16,492.08 = 3,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,999.62/16,492.08 = 3,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,999.62x = 16,492.08 × 3,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,999.62x = 59,395,236.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,395,236.60/10,999.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,399.75

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