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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.50, 16,544.52 and 2,821.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.50, 16,544.52 and 2,821.50 is: 4,232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.50 : 16,544.52 = 2,821.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.50/16,544.52 = 2,821.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.50x = 16,544.52 × 2,821.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.50x = 46,680,363.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,680,363.18/11,029.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,232.32

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