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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,083.37, 16,619.48 and 3,685.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,083.37, 16,619.48 and 3,685.23 is: 5,525.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,083.37 : 16,619.48 = 3,685.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,083.37/16,619.48 = 3,685.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,083.37x = 16,619.48 × 3,685.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,083.37x = 61,246,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,246,601.67/11,083.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,525.99

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