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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.44, 16,546.91 and 3,238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.44, 16,546.91 and 3,238.28 is: 4,858.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.44 : 16,546.91 = 3,238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.44/16,546.91 = 3,238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.44x = 16,546.91 × 3,238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.44x = 53,583,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,583,428.79/11,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.22

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