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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.52, 16,553.82 and 3,639.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.52, 16,553.82 and 3,639.28 is: 5,459.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.52 : 16,553.82 = 3,639.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.52/16,553.82 = 3,639.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.52x = 16,553.82 × 3,639.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.52x = 60,243,986.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,243,986.05/11,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,459.59

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