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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,022.33, 16,536.91 and 3,231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,022.33, 16,536.91 and 3,231.14 is: 4,847.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,022.33 : 16,536.91 = 3,231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,022.33/16,536.91 = 3,231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,022.33x = 16,536.91 × 3,231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,022.33x = 53,433,079.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,433,079.69/11,022.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,847.71

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