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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,080.89, 16,615.80 and 3,682.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,080.89, 16,615.80 and 3,682.76 is: 5,522.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,080.89 : 16,615.80 = 3,682.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,080.89/16,615.80 = 3,682.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,080.89x = 16,615.80 × 3,682.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,080.89x = 61,191,920.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,191,920.53/11,080.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,522.29

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