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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.13, 16,543.44 and 3,237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.13, 16,543.44 and 3,237.12 is: 4,855.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.13 : 16,543.44 = 3,237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.13/16,543.44 = 3,237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.13x = 16,543.44 × 3,237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.13x = 53,553,100.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,553,100.49/11,030.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.16

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