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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,078.58, 16,619.96 and 3,584.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,078.58, 16,619.96 and 3,584.16 is: 5,376.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,078.58 : 16,619.96 = 3,584.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,078.58/16,619.96 = 3,584.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,078.58x = 16,619.96 × 3,584.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,078.58x = 59,568,595.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,568,595.83/11,078.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.92

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