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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,011.57, 16,517.86 and 3,220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,011.57, 16,517.86 and 3,220.38 is: 4,830.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,011.57 : 16,517.86 = 3,220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,011.57/16,517.86 = 3,220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,011.57x = 16,517.86 × 3,220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,011.57x = 53,193,777.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,193,777.94/11,011.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.72

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