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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.56, 16,061.40 and 3,688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.56, 16,061.40 and 3,688.32 is: 5,530.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.56 : 16,061.40 = 3,688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.56/16,061.40 = 3,688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.56x = 16,061.40 × 3,688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.56x = 59,239,582.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,239,582.85/10,711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.43

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