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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,105.42, 16,652.52 and 3,707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,105.42, 16,652.52 and 3,707.24 is: 5,558.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,105.42 : 16,652.52 = 3,707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,105.42/16,652.52 = 3,707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,105.42x = 16,652.52 × 3,707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,105.42x = 61,734,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,734,888.24/11,105.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.99

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