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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.31, 16,552.97 and 3,244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.31, 16,552.97 and 3,244.13 is: 4,866.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.31 : 16,552.97 = 3,244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.31/16,552.97 = 3,244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.31x = 16,552.97 × 3,244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.31x = 53,699,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,699,986.57/11,035.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.20

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