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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,070.77, 16,611.01 and 3,676.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,070.77, 16,611.01 and 3,676.28 is: 5,516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,070.77 : 16,611.01 = 3,676.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,070.77/16,611.01 = 3,676.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,070.77x = 16,611.01 × 3,676.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,070.77x = 61,066,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,066,631.60/11,070.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.03

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