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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,013.68, 16,522.58 and 3,620.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,013.68, 16,522.58 and 3,620.27 is: 5,431.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,013.68 : 16,522.58 = 3,620.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,013.68/16,522.58 = 3,620.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,013.68x = 16,522.58 × 3,620.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,013.68x = 59,816,200.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,816,200.70/11,013.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,431.08

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