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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.72, 16,541.80 and 3,236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.72, 16,541.80 and 3,236.52 is: 4,854.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.72 : 16,541.80 = 3,236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.72/16,541.80 = 3,236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.72x = 16,541.80 × 3,236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.72x = 53,537,866.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,537,866.54/11,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.84

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