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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,048.93, 16,573.68 and 3,653.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,048.93, 16,573.68 and 3,653.39 is: 5,480.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,048.93 : 16,573.68 = 3,653.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,048.93/16,573.68 = 3,653.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,048.93x = 16,573.68 × 3,653.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,048.93x = 60,550,119.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,550,119.49/11,048.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,480.18

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