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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,019.65, 16,530.50 and 3,624.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,019.65, 16,530.50 and 3,624.12 is: 5,436.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,019.65 : 16,530.50 = 3,624.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,019.65/16,530.50 = 3,624.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,019.65x = 16,530.50 × 3,624.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,019.65x = 59,908,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,908,524.72/11,019.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,436.52

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