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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.98, 16,551.95 and 3,242.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.98, 16,551.95 and 3,242.97 is: 4,863.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.98 : 16,551.95 = 3,242.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.98/16,551.95 = 3,242.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.98x = 16,551.95 × 3,242.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.98x = 53,677,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,677,461.08/11,035.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.86

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