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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,204.58, 16,802.85 and 3,706.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,204.58, 16,802.85 and 3,706.74 is: 5,558.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,204.58 : 16,802.85 = 3,706.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,204.58/16,802.85 = 3,706.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,204.58x = 16,802.85 × 3,706.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,204.58x = 62,283,796.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,283,796.21/11,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.78

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