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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.98, 16,590.44 and 3,665.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.98, 16,590.44 and 3,665.08 is: 5,497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.98 : 16,590.44 = 3,665.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.98/16,590.44 = 3,665.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.98x = 16,590.44 × 3,665.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.98x = 60,805,289.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,805,289.84/11,059.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.78

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