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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,010.33, 16,517.93 and 3,219.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,010.33, 16,517.93 and 3,219.75 is: 4,830.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,010.33 : 16,517.93 = 3,219.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,010.33/16,517.93 = 3,219.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,010.33x = 16,517.93 × 3,219.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,010.33x = 53,183,589.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,183,589.02/11,010.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.34

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