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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,022.33, 16,535.92 and 3,626.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,022.33, 16,535.92 and 3,626.49 is: 5,440.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,022.33 : 16,535.92 = 3,626.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,022.33/16,535.92 = 3,626.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,022.33x = 16,535.92 × 3,626.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,022.33x = 59,967,348.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,967,348.52/11,022.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.53

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