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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,061.76, 16,594.08 and 3,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,061.76, 16,594.08 and 3,663.76 is: 5,496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,061.76 : 16,594.08 = 3,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,061.76/16,594.08 = 3,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,061.76x = 16,594.08 × 3,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,061.76x = 60,796,726.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,796,726.54/11,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,496.12

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