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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,001.67, 16,499.03 and 3,604.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,001.67, 16,499.03 and 3,604.43 is: 5,405.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,001.67 : 16,499.03 = 3,604.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,001.67/16,499.03 = 3,604.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,001.67x = 16,499.03 × 3,604.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,001.67x = 59,469,598.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,469,598.70/11,001.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,405.51

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