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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,072.49, 16,609.34 and 3,676.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,072.49, 16,609.34 and 3,676.98 is: 5,515.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,072.49 : 16,609.34 = 3,676.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,072.49/16,609.34 = 3,676.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,072.49x = 16,609.34 × 3,676.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,072.49x = 61,072,210.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,072,210.99/11,072.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,515.67

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