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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,049.89, 16,577.93 and 3,659.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,049.89, 16,577.93 and 3,659.55 is: 5,490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,049.89 : 16,577.93 = 3,659.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,049.89/16,577.93 = 3,659.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,049.89x = 16,577.93 × 3,659.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,049.89x = 60,667,763.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,667,763.73/11,049.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,490.35

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