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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,079.39, 16,615.47 and 3,681.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,079.39, 16,615.47 and 3,681.86 is: 5,521.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,079.39 : 16,615.47 = 3,681.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,079.39/16,615.47 = 3,681.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,079.39x = 16,615.47 × 3,681.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,079.39x = 61,175,825.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,175,825.17/11,079.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.59

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