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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,072.44, 16,605.03 and 3,674.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,072.44, 16,605.03 and 3,674.91 is: 5,511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,072.44 : 16,605.03 = 3,674.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,072.44/16,605.03 = 3,674.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,072.44x = 16,605.03 × 3,674.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,072.44x = 61,021,990.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,021,990.80/11,072.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,511.16

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