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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,079.99, 16,614.42 and 3,681.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,079.99, 16,614.42 and 3,681.86 is: 5,520.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,079.99 : 16,614.42 = 3,681.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,079.99/16,614.42 = 3,681.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,079.99x = 16,614.42 × 3,681.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,079.99x = 61,171,871.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,171,871.54/11,079.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.93

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