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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.03, 16,562.05 and 3,544.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.03, 16,562.05 and 3,544.89 is: 5,317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.03 : 16,562.05 = 3,544.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.03/16,562.05 = 3,544.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.03x = 16,562.05 × 3,544.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.03x = 58,710,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,710,665.38/11,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,317.50

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