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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,078.96, 16,612.21 and 3,679.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,078.96, 16,612.21 and 3,679.46 is: 5,517.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,078.96 : 16,612.21 = 3,679.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,078.96/16,612.21 = 3,679.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,078.96x = 16,612.21 × 3,679.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,078.96x = 61,123,869.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,123,869.95/11,078.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,517.11

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