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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,077.98, 16,611.57 and 3,679.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,077.98, 16,611.57 and 3,679.89 is: 5,518.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,077.98 : 16,611.57 = 3,679.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,077.98/16,611.57 = 3,679.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,077.98x = 16,611.57 × 3,679.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,077.98x = 61,128,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,128,750.33/11,077.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.04

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