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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,079.63, 16,619.67 and 3,684.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,079.63, 16,619.67 and 3,684.15 is: 5,526.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,079.63 : 16,619.67 = 3,684.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,079.63/16,619.67 = 3,684.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,079.63x = 16,619.67 × 3,684.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,079.63x = 61,229,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,229,357.23/11,079.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.30

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