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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.40, 16,555.74 and 3,537.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.40, 16,555.74 and 3,537.32 is: 5,306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.40 : 16,555.74 = 3,537.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.40/16,555.74 = 3,537.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.40x = 16,555.74 × 3,537.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.40x = 58,562,967.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,562,967.20/11,036.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,306.35

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