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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,028.72, 16,543.30 and 3,237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,028.72, 16,543.30 and 3,237.52 is: 4,856.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,028.72 : 16,543.30 = 3,237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,028.72/16,543.30 = 3,237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,028.72x = 16,543.30 × 3,237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,028.72x = 53,559,264.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,559,264.62/11,028.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.34

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