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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,085.59, 16,631.56 and 3,694.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,085.59, 16,631.56 and 3,694.88 is: 5,543.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,085.59 : 16,631.56 = 3,694.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,085.59/16,631.56 = 3,694.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,085.59x = 16,631.56 × 3,694.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,085.59x = 61,451,664.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,451,664.61/11,085.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.38

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