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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.94, 16,542.42 and 3,239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.94, 16,542.42 and 3,239.36 is: 4,858.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.94 : 16,542.42 = 3,239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.94/16,542.42 = 3,239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.94x = 16,542.42 × 3,239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.94x = 53,586,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,586,853.65/11,029.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.31

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