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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,004.96, 16,507.44 and 3,213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,004.96, 16,507.44 and 3,213.84 is: 4,820.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,004.96 : 16,507.44 = 3,213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,004.96/16,507.44 = 3,213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,004.96x = 16,507.44 × 3,213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,004.96x = 53,052,270.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,052,270.97/11,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.76

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