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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.81, 16,556.02 and 3,245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.81, 16,556.02 and 3,245.96 is: 4,869.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.81 : 16,556.02 = 3,245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.81/16,556.02 = 3,245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.81x = 16,556.02 × 3,245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.81x = 53,740,087.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,740,087.78/11,036.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.17

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