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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068.92, 16,603.35 and 3,673.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068.92, 16,603.35 and 3,673.94 is: 5,510.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068.92 : 16,603.35 = 3,673.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068.92/16,603.35 = 3,673.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068.92x = 16,603.35 × 3,673.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068.92x = 60,999,628.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,999,628.68/11,068.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.89

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