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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,032.94, 16,552.16 and 3,241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,032.94, 16,552.16 and 3,241.75 is: 4,863.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,032.94 : 16,552.16 = 3,241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,032.94/16,552.16 = 3,241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,032.94x = 16,552.16 × 3,241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,032.94x = 53,657,964.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,657,964.68/11,032.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.43

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