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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,013.63, 16,516.96 and 3,616.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,013.63, 16,516.96 and 3,616.35 is: 5,423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,013.63 : 16,516.96 = 3,616.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,013.63/16,516.96 = 3,616.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,013.63x = 16,516.96 × 3,616.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,013.63x = 59,731,108.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,731,108.30/11,013.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,423.38

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