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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,004.90, 16,508.70 and 3,607.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,004.90, 16,508.70 and 3,607.35 is: 5,411.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,004.90 : 16,508.70 = 3,607.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,004.90/16,508.70 = 3,607.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,004.90x = 16,508.70 × 3,607.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,004.90x = 59,552,658.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,552,658.95/11,004.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,411.47

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