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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.20, 16,549.68 and 3,241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.20, 16,549.68 and 3,241.72 is: 4,862.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.20 : 16,549.68 = 3,241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.20/16,549.68 = 3,241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.20x = 16,549.68 × 3,241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.20x = 53,649,428.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,649,428.65/11,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,862.54

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