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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,104.38, 16,651.05 and 3,706.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,104.38, 16,651.05 and 3,706.30 is: 5,557.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,104.38 : 16,651.05 = 3,706.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,104.38/16,651.05 = 3,706.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,104.38x = 16,651.05 × 3,706.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,104.38x = 61,713,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,713,786.62/11,104.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.61

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