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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,007.96, 16,511.94 and 3,216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,007.96, 16,511.94 and 3,216.84 is: 4,825.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007.96 : 16,511.94 = 3,216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007.96/16,511.94 = 3,216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007.96x = 16,511.94 × 3,216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007.96x = 53,116,269.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,116,269.07/11,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.26

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