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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.34, 16,550.02 and 3,242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.34, 16,550.02 and 3,242.16 is: 4,863.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.34 : 16,550.02 = 3,242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.34/16,550.02 = 3,242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.34x = 16,550.02 × 3,242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.34x = 53,657,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,657,742.68/11,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.23

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