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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,078.64, 16,619.52 and 3,683.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,078.64, 16,619.52 and 3,683.92 is: 5,526.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,078.64 : 16,619.52 = 3,683.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,078.64/16,619.52 = 3,683.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,078.64x = 16,619.52 × 3,683.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,078.64x = 61,224,982.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,224,982.12/11,078.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.40

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