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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,046.92, 16,567.94 and 3,253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,046.92, 16,567.94 and 3,253.91 is: 4,880.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,046.92 : 16,567.94 = 3,253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,046.92/16,567.94 = 3,253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,046.92x = 16,567.94 × 3,253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,046.92x = 53,910,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,910,510.94/11,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.14

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