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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.52, 16,548.22 and 3,637.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.52, 16,548.22 and 3,637.22 is: 5,454.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.52 : 16,548.22 = 3,637.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.52/16,548.22 = 3,637.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.52x = 16,548.22 × 3,637.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.52x = 60,189,516.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,189,516.75/11,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,454.66

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