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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.52, 16,552.32 and 3,638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.52, 16,552.32 and 3,638.28 is: 5,458.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.52 : 16,552.32 = 3,638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.52/16,552.32 = 3,638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.52x = 16,552.32 × 3,638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.52x = 60,221,974.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,221,974.81/11,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,458.09

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