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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,095.36, 16,641.24 and 3,699.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,095.36, 16,641.24 and 3,699.88 is: 5,549.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,095.36 : 16,641.24 = 3,699.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,095.36/16,641.24 = 3,699.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,095.36x = 16,641.24 × 3,699.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,095.36x = 61,570,591.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,570,591.05/11,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,549.22

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