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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,072.34, 16,609.73 and 3,676.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,072.34, 16,609.73 and 3,676.23 is: 5,514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,072.34 : 16,609.73 = 3,676.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,072.34/16,609.73 = 3,676.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,072.34x = 16,609.73 × 3,676.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,072.34x = 61,061,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,061,169.34/11,072.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.75

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