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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,022.39, 16,530.12 and 3,625.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,022.39, 16,530.12 and 3,625.14 is: 5,436.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,022.39 : 16,530.12 = 3,625.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,022.39/16,530.12 = 3,625.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,022.39x = 16,530.12 × 3,625.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,022.39x = 59,923,999.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,923,999.22/11,022.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,436.57

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