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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.59, 16,541.93 and 3,235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.59, 16,541.93 and 3,235.75 is: 4,853.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.59 : 16,541.93 = 3,235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.59/16,541.93 = 3,235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.59x = 16,541.93 × 3,235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.59x = 53,525,550.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,525,550.00/11,027.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.78

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