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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.91, 16,573.19 and 3,654.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.91, 16,573.19 and 3,654.45 is: 5,482.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.91 : 16,573.19 = 3,654.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.91/16,573.19 = 3,654.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.91x = 16,573.19 × 3,654.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.91x = 60,565,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,565,875.92/11,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,482.11

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