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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,091.33, 16,638.82 and 3,694.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,091.33, 16,638.82 and 3,694.41 is: 5,542.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,091.33 : 16,638.82 = 3,694.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,091.33/16,638.82 = 3,694.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,091.33x = 16,638.82 × 3,694.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,091.33x = 61,470,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,470,613.76/11,091.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.22

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