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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.78, 16,594.76 and 3,665.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.78, 16,594.76 and 3,665.82 is: 5,498.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.78 : 16,594.76 = 3,665.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.78/16,594.76 = 3,665.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.78x = 16,594.76 × 3,665.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.78x = 60,833,403.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,833,403.10/11,063.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.43

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