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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,095.95, 16,647.03 and 3,705.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,095.95, 16,647.03 and 3,705.24 is: 5,558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,095.95 : 16,647.03 = 3,705.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,095.95/16,647.03 = 3,705.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,095.95x = 16,647.03 × 3,705.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,095.95x = 61,681,241.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,681,241.44/11,095.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.90

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