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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.82, 16,550.79 and 3,537.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.82, 16,550.79 and 3,537.74 is: 5,306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.82 : 16,550.79 = 3,537.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.82/16,550.79 = 3,537.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.82x = 16,550.79 × 3,537.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.82x = 58,552,391.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,552,391.81/11,034.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,306.15

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