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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,006.79, 16,508.57 and 3,617.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,006.79, 16,508.57 and 3,617.16 is: 5,425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,006.79 : 16,508.57 = 3,617.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,006.79/16,508.57 = 3,617.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,006.79x = 16,508.57 × 3,617.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,006.79x = 59,714,120.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,714,120.98/11,006.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,425.21

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