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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,015.91, 16,521.44 and 3,225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,015.91, 16,521.44 and 3,225.33 is: 4,837.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,015.91 : 16,521.44 = 3,225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,015.91/16,521.44 = 3,225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,015.91x = 16,521.44 × 3,225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,015.91x = 53,287,079.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,287,079.95/11,015.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,837.28

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