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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,080.89, 16,621.55 and 3,685.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,080.89, 16,621.55 and 3,685.41 is: 5,528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,080.89 : 16,621.55 = 3,685.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,080.89/16,621.55 = 3,685.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,080.89x = 16,621.55 × 3,685.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,080.89x = 61,257,125.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,257,125.05/11,080.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.18

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