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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,079.87, 16,614.24 and 3,681.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,079.87, 16,614.24 and 3,681.73 is: 5,520.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,079.87 : 16,614.24 = 3,681.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,079.87/16,614.24 = 3,681.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,079.87x = 16,614.24 × 3,681.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,079.87x = 61,169,145.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,169,145.84/11,079.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.75

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