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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,105.37, 16,649.82 and 3,705.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,105.37, 16,649.82 and 3,705.48 is: 5,555.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,105.37 : 16,649.82 = 3,705.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,105.37/16,649.82 = 3,705.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,105.37x = 16,649.82 × 3,705.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,105.37x = 61,695,575.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,695,575.01/11,105.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.47

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