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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.92, 16,573.50 and 3,255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.92, 16,573.50 and 3,255.72 is: 4,884.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.92 : 16,573.50 = 3,255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.92/16,573.50 = 3,255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.92x = 16,573.50 × 3,255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.92x = 53,958,675.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,958,675.42/11,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.06

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