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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,032.99, 16,544.10 and 3,914.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,032.99, 16,544.10 and 3,914.82 is: 5,870.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,032.99 : 16,544.10 = 3,914.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,032.99/16,544.10 = 3,914.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,032.99x = 16,544.10 × 3,914.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,032.99x = 64,767,173.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,767,173.56/11,032.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.32

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