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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.96, 16,545.18 and 3,238.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.96, 16,545.18 and 3,238.78 is: 4,858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.96 : 16,545.18 = 3,238.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.96/16,545.18 = 3,238.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.96x = 16,545.18 × 3,238.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.96x = 53,586,198.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,586,198.08/11,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.24

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