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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,086.63, 16,617.39 and 3,689.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,086.63, 16,617.39 and 3,689.35 is: 5,529.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,086.63 : 16,617.39 = 3,689.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,086.63/16,617.39 = 3,689.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,086.63x = 16,617.39 × 3,689.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,086.63x = 61,307,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,307,367.80/11,086.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.85

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