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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,020.65, 16,529.14 and 3,625.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,020.65, 16,529.14 and 3,625.19 is: 5,437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,020.65 : 16,529.14 = 3,625.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,020.65/16,529.14 = 3,625.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,020.65x = 16,529.14 × 3,625.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,020.65x = 59,921,273.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,921,273.04/11,020.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,437.18

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