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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.94, 16,553.91 and 3,244.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.94, 16,553.91 and 3,244.75 is: 4,867.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.94 : 16,553.91 = 3,244.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.94/16,553.91 = 3,244.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.94x = 16,553.91 × 3,244.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.94x = 53,713,283.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,713,283.25/11,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.12

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