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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,086.68, 16,619.22 and 3,687.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,086.68, 16,619.22 and 3,687.33 is: 5,527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,086.68 : 16,619.22 = 3,687.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,086.68/16,619.22 = 3,687.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,086.68x = 16,619.22 × 3,687.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,086.68x = 61,280,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,280,548.48/11,086.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.40

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