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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,093.95, 16,644.03 and 3,703.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,093.95, 16,644.03 and 3,703.24 is: 5,555.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,093.95 : 16,644.03 = 3,703.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,093.95/16,644.03 = 3,703.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,093.95x = 16,644.03 × 3,703.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,093.95x = 61,636,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,636,837.66/11,093.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.90

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