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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,083.34, 16,626.82 and 3,687.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,083.34, 16,626.82 and 3,687.02 is: 5,531.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,083.34 : 16,626.82 = 3,687.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,083.34/16,626.82 = 3,687.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,083.34x = 16,626.82 × 3,687.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,083.34x = 61,303,417.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,303,417.88/11,083.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.13

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