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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,008.54, 16,510.97 and 3,215.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,008.54, 16,510.97 and 3,215.53 is: 4,822.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,008.54 : 16,510.97 = 3,215.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,008.54/16,510.97 = 3,215.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,008.54x = 16,510.97 × 3,215.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,008.54x = 53,091,548.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,091,548.04/11,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,822.76

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