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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,094.13, 16,635.58 and 3,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,094.13, 16,635.58 and 3,696 is: 5,542.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,094.13 : 16,635.58 = 3,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,094.13/16,635.58 = 3,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,094.13x = 16,635.58 × 3,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,094.13x = 61,485,103.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,485,103.68/11,094.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.13

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