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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,073.27, 16,606.49 and 3,676.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,073.27, 16,606.49 and 3,676.26 is: 5,513.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,073.27 : 16,606.49 = 3,676.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,073.27/16,606.49 = 3,676.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,073.27x = 16,606.49 × 3,676.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,073.27x = 61,049,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,049,756.55/11,073.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.25

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