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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,235.62, 16,855.10 and 3,634.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,235.62, 16,855.10 and 3,634.36 is: 5,452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,235.62 : 16,855.10 = 3,634.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,235.62/16,855.10 = 3,634.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,235.62x = 16,855.10 × 3,634.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,235.62x = 61,257,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,257,501.24/11,235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,452.08

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