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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.52, 16,552.62 and 3,243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.52, 16,552.62 and 3,243.51 is: 4,864.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.52 : 16,552.62 = 3,243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.52/16,552.62 = 3,243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.52x = 16,552.62 × 3,243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.52x = 53,688,588.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,688,588.50/11,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.63

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