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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,023.30, 16,536.58 and 3,626.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,023.30, 16,536.58 and 3,626.38 is: 5,440.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,023.30 : 16,536.58 = 3,626.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,023.30/16,536.58 = 3,626.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,023.30x = 16,536.58 × 3,626.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,023.30x = 59,967,922.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,967,922.98/11,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.11

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