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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.62, 16,852.10 and 3,632.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.62, 16,852.10 and 3,632.36 is: 5,449.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.62 : 16,852.10 = 3,632.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.62/16,852.10 = 3,632.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.62x = 16,852.10 × 3,632.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.62x = 61,212,893.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,212,893.96/11,233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,449.08

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