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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,042.76, 16,560.62 and 3,645.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,042.76, 16,560.62 and 3,645.84 is: 5,467.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,042.76 : 16,560.62 = 3,645.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,042.76/16,560.62 = 3,645.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,042.76x = 16,560.62 × 3,645.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,042.76x = 60,377,370.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,377,370.82/11,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,467.60

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