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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,085.98, 16,623.41 and 3,687.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,085.98, 16,623.41 and 3,687.84 is: 5,529.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,085.98 : 16,623.41 = 3,687.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,085.98/16,623.41 = 3,687.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,085.98x = 16,623.41 × 3,687.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,085.98x = 61,304,457.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,304,457.90/11,085.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.91

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