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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,109.84, 16,663.14 and 3,714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,109.84, 16,663.14 and 3,714.14 is: 5,570.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,109.84 : 16,663.14 = 3,714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,109.84/16,663.14 = 3,714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,109.84x = 16,663.14 × 3,714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,109.84x = 61,889,151.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,889,151.48/11,109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,570.66

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