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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,003.74, 16,507.91 and 3,607.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,003.74, 16,507.91 and 3,607.61 is: 5,412.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,003.74 : 16,507.91 = 3,607.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,003.74/16,507.91 = 3,607.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,003.74x = 16,507.91 × 3,607.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,003.74x = 59,554,124.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,554,124.43/11,003.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,412.17

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