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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,039.97, 16,561.98 and 3,644.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,039.97, 16,561.98 and 3,644.94 is: 5,468.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,039.97 : 16,561.98 = 3,644.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,039.97/16,561.98 = 3,644.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,039.97x = 16,561.98 × 3,644.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,039.97x = 60,367,423.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,367,423.38/11,039.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,468.08

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