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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,028.38, 16,542.72 and 3,237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,028.38, 16,542.72 and 3,237.36 is: 4,856.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,028.38 : 16,542.72 = 3,237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,028.38/16,542.72 = 3,237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,028.38x = 16,542.72 × 3,237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,028.38x = 53,554,740.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,554,740.02/11,028.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.08

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