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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,014.51, 16,521.90 and 3,223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,014.51, 16,521.90 and 3,223.48 is: 4,835.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,014.51 : 16,521.90 = 3,223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,014.51/16,521.90 = 3,223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,014.51x = 16,521.90 × 3,223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,014.51x = 53,257,915.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,257,915.49/11,014.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.25

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