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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,006.79, 16,509.62 and 3,610.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,006.79, 16,509.62 and 3,610.28 is: 5,415.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,006.79 : 16,509.62 = 3,610.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,006.79/16,509.62 = 3,610.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,006.79x = 16,509.62 × 3,610.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,006.79x = 59,604,250.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,604,250.29/11,006.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,415.23

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