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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,009.88, 16,517.64 and 3,218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,009.88, 16,517.64 and 3,218.68 is: 4,828.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,009.88 : 16,517.64 = 3,218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,009.88/16,517.64 = 3,218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,009.88x = 16,517.64 × 3,218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,009.88x = 53,164,997.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,164,997.52/11,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.84

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