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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,008.96, 16,513.44 and 3,217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,008.96, 16,513.44 and 3,217.84 is: 4,826.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,008.96 : 16,513.44 = 3,217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,008.96/16,513.44 = 3,217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,008.96x = 16,513.44 × 3,217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,008.96x = 53,137,607.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,137,607.77/11,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.76

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