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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,011.96, 16,517.34 and 3,615.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,011.96, 16,517.34 and 3,615.44 is: 5,422.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,011.96 : 16,517.34 = 3,615.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,011.96/16,517.34 = 3,615.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,011.96x = 16,517.34 × 3,615.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,011.96x = 59,717,451.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,717,451.73/11,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,422.96

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