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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,019.30, 16,531.05 and 3,625.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,019.30, 16,531.05 and 3,625.89 is: 5,439.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,019.30 : 16,531.05 = 3,625.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,019.30/16,531.05 = 3,625.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,019.30x = 16,531.05 × 3,625.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,019.30x = 59,939,750.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,939,750.76/11,019.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.52

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