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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.66, 16,546.97 and 3,636.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.66, 16,546.97 and 3,636.41 is: 5,453.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.66 : 16,546.97 = 3,636.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.66/16,546.97 = 3,636.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.66x = 16,546.97 × 3,636.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.66x = 60,171,493.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,171,493.53/11,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,453.45

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