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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,022.81, 16,534.20 and 3,231.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,022.81, 16,534.20 and 3,231.62 is: 4,847.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,022.81 : 16,534.20 = 3,231.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,022.81/16,534.20 = 3,231.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,022.81x = 16,534.20 × 3,231.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,022.81x = 53,432,168.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,432,168.73/11,022.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,847.42

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