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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.67, 16,554.38 and 3,138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.67, 16,554.38 and 3,138.08 is: 4,707.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.67 : 16,554.38 = 3,138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.67/16,554.38 = 3,138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.67x = 16,554.38 × 3,138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.67x = 51,948,870.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,948,870.33/11,035.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.36

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