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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,094.36, 16,639.74 and 3,698.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,094.36, 16,639.74 and 3,698.88 is: 5,547.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,094.36 : 16,639.74 = 3,698.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,094.36/16,639.74 = 3,698.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,094.36x = 16,639.74 × 3,698.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,094.36x = 61,548,401.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,548,401.49/11,094.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,547.72

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