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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,084.58, 16,623.24 and 3,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,084.58, 16,623.24 and 3,687 is: 5,529.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,084.58 : 16,623.24 = 3,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,084.58/16,623.24 = 3,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,084.58x = 16,623.24 × 3,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,084.58x = 61,289,885.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,289,885.88/11,084.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.29

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