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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,205.79, 16,804.67 and 3,707.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,205.79, 16,804.67 and 3,707.98 is: 5,560.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,205.79 : 16,804.67 = 3,707.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,205.79/16,804.67 = 3,707.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,205.79x = 16,804.67 × 3,707.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,205.79x = 62,311,319.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,311,319.72/11,205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.63

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