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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.52, 16,557.57 and 3,245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.52, 16,557.57 and 3,245.33 is: 4,868.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.52 : 16,557.57 = 3,245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.52/16,557.57 = 3,245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.52x = 16,557.57 × 3,245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.52x = 53,734,778.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,734,778.65/11,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.82

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