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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,072.39, 16,610.73 and 3,577.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,072.39, 16,610.73 and 3,577.97 is: 5,367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,072.39 : 16,610.73 = 3,577.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,072.39/16,610.73 = 3,577.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,072.39x = 16,610.73 × 3,577.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,072.39x = 59,432,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,432,659.44/11,072.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,367.64

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