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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.45, 16,543.74 and 3,236.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.45, 16,543.74 and 3,236.87 is: 4,856.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.45 : 16,543.74 = 3,236.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.45/16,543.74 = 3,236.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.45x = 16,543.74 × 3,236.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.45x = 53,549,935.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,549,935.69/11,027.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.06

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