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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,008.70, 16,514.36 and 3,614.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,008.70, 16,514.36 and 3,614.01 is: 5,421.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,008.70 : 16,514.36 = 3,614.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,008.70/16,514.36 = 3,614.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,008.70x = 16,514.36 × 3,614.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,008.70x = 59,683,062.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,683,062.18/11,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,421.45

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