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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,021.96, 16,535.42 and 3,627.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,021.96, 16,535.42 and 3,627.17 is: 5,441.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,021.96 : 16,535.42 = 3,627.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,021.96/16,535.42 = 3,627.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,021.96x = 16,535.42 × 3,627.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,021.96x = 59,976,779.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,976,779.36/11,021.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.57

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