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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,082.99, 16,618.92 and 3,684.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,082.99, 16,618.92 and 3,684.87 is: 5,525.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,082.99 : 16,618.92 = 3,684.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,082.99/16,618.92 = 3,684.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,082.99x = 16,618.92 × 3,684.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,082.99x = 61,238,559.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,238,559.74/11,082.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.45

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