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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068.61, 16,596.74 and 3,669.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068.61, 16,596.74 and 3,669.03 is: 5,501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068.61 : 16,596.74 = 3,669.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068.61/16,596.74 = 3,669.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068.61x = 16,596.74 × 3,669.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068.61x = 60,893,946.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,893,946.13/11,068.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.50

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