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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.87, 16,546.31 and 3,245.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.87, 16,546.31 and 3,245.15 is: 4,867.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.87 : 16,546.31 = 3,245.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.87/16,546.31 = 3,245.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.87x = 16,546.31 × 3,245.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.87x = 53,695,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,695,158.94/11,030.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.72

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