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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,095.39, 16,637.55 and 3,697.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,095.39, 16,637.55 and 3,697.26 is: 5,544.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,095.39 : 16,637.55 = 3,697.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,095.39/16,637.55 = 3,697.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,095.39x = 16,637.55 × 3,697.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,095.39x = 61,513,348.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,513,348.11/11,095.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.05

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