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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.92, 16,545.14 and 3,238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.92, 16,545.14 and 3,238.98 is: 4,858.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.92 : 16,545.14 = 3,238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.92/16,545.14 = 3,238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.92x = 16,545.14 × 3,238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.92x = 53,589,377.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,589,377.56/11,029.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.55

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