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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,071.80, 16,608.68 and 3,676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,071.80, 16,608.68 and 3,676.32 is: 5,514.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,071.80 : 16,608.68 = 3,676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,071.80/16,608.68 = 3,676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,071.80x = 16,608.68 × 3,676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,071.80x = 61,058,804.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,058,804.08/11,071.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.80

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