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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,086.72, 16,631.97 and 3,689.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,086.72, 16,631.97 and 3,689.26 is: 5,534.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,086.72 : 16,631.97 = 3,689.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,086.72/16,631.97 = 3,689.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,086.72x = 16,631.97 × 3,689.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,086.72x = 61,359,661.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,359,661.64/11,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.52

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