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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,009.70, 16,508.48 and 3,610.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,009.70, 16,508.48 and 3,610.35 is: 5,413.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,009.70 : 16,508.48 = 3,610.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,009.70/16,508.48 = 3,610.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,009.70x = 16,508.48 × 3,610.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,009.70x = 59,601,372.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,601,372.72/11,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,413.53

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