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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,012.28, 16,514.91 and 3,615.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,012.28, 16,514.91 and 3,615.06 is: 5,421.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,012.28 : 16,514.91 = 3,615.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,012.28/16,514.91 = 3,615.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,012.28x = 16,514.91 × 3,615.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,012.28x = 59,702,390.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,702,390.54/11,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,421.44

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