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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,022.89, 16,535.73 and 3,628.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,022.89, 16,535.73 and 3,628.08 is: 5,442.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,022.89 : 16,535.73 = 3,628.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,022.89/16,535.73 = 3,628.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,022.89x = 16,535.73 × 3,628.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,022.89x = 59,992,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,992,951.30/11,022.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,442.58

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