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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,004.68, 16,507.83 and 3,213.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,004.68, 16,507.83 and 3,213.71 is: 4,820.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,004.68 : 16,507.83 = 3,213.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,004.68/16,507.83 = 3,213.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,004.68x = 16,507.83 × 3,213.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,004.68x = 53,051,378.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,051,378.35/11,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.80

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