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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,024.91, 16,538.58 and 3,631.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,024.91, 16,538.58 and 3,631.23 is: 5,447.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,024.91 : 16,538.58 = 3,631.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,024.91/16,538.58 = 3,631.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,024.91x = 16,538.58 × 3,631.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,024.91x = 60,055,387.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,055,387.85/11,024.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,447.25

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