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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,003.79, 16,502.23 and 3,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,003.79, 16,502.23 and 3,606.60 is: 5,408.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,003.79 : 16,502.23 = 3,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,003.79/16,502.23 = 3,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,003.79x = 16,502.23 × 3,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,003.79x = 59,516,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,516,942.72/11,003.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,408.77

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