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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,003.92, 16,507.02 and 3,212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,003.92, 16,507.02 and 3,212.68 is: 4,819.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,003.92 : 16,507.02 = 3,212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,003.92/16,507.02 = 3,212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,003.92x = 16,507.02 × 3,212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,003.92x = 53,031,773.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,031,773.01/11,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,819.35

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