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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,022.38, 16,535.96 and 3,626.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,022.38, 16,535.96 and 3,626.47 is: 5,440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,022.38 : 16,535.96 = 3,626.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,022.38/16,535.96 = 3,626.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,022.38x = 16,535.96 × 3,626.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,022.38x = 59,967,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,967,199.40/11,022.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.50

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