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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.95, 16,552.41 and 3,243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.95, 16,552.41 and 3,243.75 is: 4,865.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.95 : 16,552.41 = 3,243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.95/16,552.41 = 3,243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.95x = 16,552.41 × 3,243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.95x = 53,691,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,691,879.94/11,034.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.62

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