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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,022.30, 16,535.08 and 3,625.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,022.30, 16,535.08 and 3,625.38 is: 5,438.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,022.30 : 16,535.08 = 3,625.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,022.30/16,535.08 = 3,625.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,022.30x = 16,535.08 × 3,625.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,022.30x = 59,945,948.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,945,948.33/11,022.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,438.61

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