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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.89, 16,544.03 and 3,239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.89, 16,544.03 and 3,239.31 is: 4,858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.89 : 16,544.03 = 3,239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.89/16,544.03 = 3,239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.89x = 16,544.03 × 3,239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.89x = 53,591,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,591,225.62/11,029.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.73

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