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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,079.32, 16,614.05 and 3,681.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,079.32, 16,614.05 and 3,681.86 is: 5,521.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,079.32 : 16,614.05 = 3,681.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,079.32/16,614.05 = 3,681.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,079.32x = 16,614.05 × 3,681.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,079.32x = 61,170,504.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,170,504.65/11,079.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.15

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