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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,007.48, 16,513.92 and 3,216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,007.48, 16,513.92 and 3,216.24 is: 4,825.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007.48 : 16,513.92 = 3,216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007.48/16,513.92 = 3,216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007.48x = 16,513.92 × 3,216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007.48x = 53,112,730.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,112,730.06/11,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.15

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