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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,049.58, 16,572.73 and 3,654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,049.58, 16,572.73 and 3,654.08 is: 5,480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,049.58 : 16,572.73 = 3,654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,049.58/16,572.73 = 3,654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,049.58x = 16,572.73 × 3,654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,049.58x = 60,558,072.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,558,072.10/11,049.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,480.58

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