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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,003.44, 16,505.72 and 3,212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,003.44, 16,505.72 and 3,212.84 is: 4,819.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,003.44 : 16,505.72 = 3,212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,003.44/16,505.72 = 3,212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,003.44x = 16,505.72 × 3,212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,003.44x = 53,030,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,030,237.44/11,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,819.42

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