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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,023.62, 16,528.08 and 3,625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,023.62, 16,528.08 and 3,625.50 is: 5,435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,023.62 : 16,528.08 = 3,625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,023.62/16,528.08 = 3,625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,023.62x = 16,528.08 × 3,625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,023.62x = 59,922,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,922,554.04/11,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.83

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