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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.66, 16,541.58 and 3,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.66, 16,541.58 and 3,236.60 is: 4,854.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.66 : 16,541.58 = 3,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.66/16,541.58 = 3,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.66x = 16,541.58 × 3,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.66x = 53,538,477.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,538,477.83/11,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.93

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