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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.94, 16,558.11 and 3,245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.94, 16,558.11 and 3,245.82 is: 4,869.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.94 : 16,558.11 = 3,245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.94/16,558.11 = 3,245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.94x = 16,558.11 × 3,245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.94x = 53,744,644.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,744,644.60/11,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.52

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