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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,106.49, 16,655.64 and 3,708.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,106.49, 16,655.64 and 3,708.97 is: 5,562.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,106.49 : 16,655.64 = 3,708.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,106.49/16,655.64 = 3,708.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,106.49x = 16,655.64 × 3,708.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,106.49x = 61,775,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,775,269.09/11,106.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.09

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