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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.79, 16,541.96 and 3,236.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.79, 16,541.96 and 3,236.85 is: 4,855.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.79 : 16,541.96 = 3,236.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.79/16,541.96 = 3,236.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.79x = 16,541.96 × 3,236.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.79x = 53,543,827.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,543,827.04/11,027.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.35

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