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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,010.62, 16,515.93 and 3,219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,010.62, 16,515.93 and 3,219.44 is: 4,829.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,010.62 : 16,515.93 = 3,219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,010.62/16,515.93 = 3,219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,010.62x = 16,515.93 × 3,219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,010.62x = 53,171,963.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,171,963.10/11,010.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,829.15

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