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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,042.46, 16,565.09 and 3,251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,042.46, 16,565.09 and 3,251.30 is: 4,877.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,042.46 : 16,565.09 = 3,251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,042.46/16,565.09 = 3,251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,042.46x = 16,565.09 × 3,251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,042.46x = 53,857,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,857,978.04/11,042.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,877.35

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