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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,007.95, 16,511.34 and 3,611.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,007.95, 16,511.34 and 3,611.44 is: 5,416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007.95 : 16,511.34 = 3,611.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007.95/16,511.34 = 3,611.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007.95x = 16,511.34 × 3,611.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007.95x = 59,629,713.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,629,713.73/11,007.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.97

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