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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.42, 16,545.90 and 3,239.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.42, 16,545.90 and 3,239.48 is: 4,859.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.42 : 16,545.90 = 3,239.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.42/16,545.90 = 3,239.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.42x = 16,545.90 × 3,239.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.42x = 53,600,112.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,600,112.13/11,030.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,859.30

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