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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.71, 16,546.15 and 3,636.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.71, 16,546.15 and 3,636.55 is: 5,451.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.71 : 16,546.15 = 3,636.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.71/16,546.15 = 3,636.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.71x = 16,546.15 × 3,636.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.71x = 60,170,901.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,170,901.78/11,036.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,451.89

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