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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.88, 16,544.52 and 3,236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.88, 16,544.52 and 3,236.76 is: 4,855.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.88 : 16,544.52 = 3,236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.88/16,544.52 = 3,236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.88x = 16,544.52 × 3,236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.88x = 53,550,640.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,550,640.56/11,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.93

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