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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,009.37, 16,514.05 and 3,218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,009.37, 16,514.05 and 3,218.18 is: 4,827.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,009.37 : 16,514.05 = 3,218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,009.37/16,514.05 = 3,218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,009.37x = 16,514.05 × 3,218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,009.37x = 53,145,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,145,136.10/11,009.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.27

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