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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.72, 16,552.28 and 3,243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.72, 16,552.28 and 3,243.52 is: 4,865.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.72 : 16,552.28 = 3,243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.72/16,552.28 = 3,243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.72x = 16,552.28 × 3,243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.72x = 53,687,651.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,687,651.23/11,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.34

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