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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,005.14, 16,508.78 and 3,214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,005.14, 16,508.78 and 3,214.02 is: 4,821.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,005.14 : 16,508.78 = 3,214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,005.14/16,508.78 = 3,214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,005.14x = 16,508.78 × 3,214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,005.14x = 53,059,549.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,059,549.10/11,005.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,821.34

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