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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,014.97, 16,522.50 and 3,223.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,014.97, 16,522.50 and 3,223.79 is: 4,835.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,014.97 : 16,522.50 = 3,223.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,014.97/16,522.50 = 3,223.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,014.97x = 16,522.50 × 3,223.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,014.97x = 53,264,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,264,987.66/11,014.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.69

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