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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.44, 16,550.16 and 3,242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.44, 16,550.16 and 3,242.25 is: 4,863.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.44 : 16,550.16 = 3,242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.44/16,550.16 = 3,242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.44x = 16,550.16 × 3,242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.44x = 53,659,744.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,659,744.10/11,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.38

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