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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,049.12, 16,571.88 and 3,256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,049.12, 16,571.88 and 3,256.14 is: 4,883.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,049.12 : 16,571.88 = 3,256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,049.12/16,571.88 = 3,256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,049.12x = 16,571.88 × 3,256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,049.12x = 53,960,361.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,960,361.34/11,049.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.68

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