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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,086.41, 16,624.08 and 3,688.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,086.41, 16,624.08 and 3,688.29 is: 5,530.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,086.41 : 16,624.08 = 3,688.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,086.41/16,624.08 = 3,688.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,086.41x = 16,624.08 × 3,688.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,086.41x = 61,314,428.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,314,428.02/11,086.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.59

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