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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.61, 16,549.52 and 3,637.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.61, 16,549.52 and 3,637.95 is: 5,456.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.61 : 16,549.52 = 3,637.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.61/16,549.52 = 3,637.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.61x = 16,549.52 × 3,637.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.61x = 60,206,308.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,206,308.09/11,033.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,456.63

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