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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,091.63, 16,631.83 and 3,693.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,091.63, 16,631.83 and 3,693.50 is: 5,538.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,091.63 : 16,631.83 = 3,693.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,091.63/16,631.83 = 3,693.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,091.63x = 16,631.83 × 3,693.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,091.63x = 61,429,647.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,429,647.93/11,091.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,538.38

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