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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,104.72, 16,657.95 and 3,709.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,104.72, 16,657.95 and 3,709.21 is: 5,564.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,104.72 : 16,657.95 = 3,709.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,104.72/16,657.95 = 3,709.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,104.72x = 16,657.95 × 3,709.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,104.72x = 61,787,767.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,787,767.94/11,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,564.10

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